October 30, 2017
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Mapping next steps for expanding arts education in Philadelphia

Martin Ihrig examines arts programs in Philadelphia public schools, offering suggestions for giving students more access to the arts.

 

  • Philadelphia Impact
October 27, 2017
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Connecting Alumni: Penn GSE Launches Alumni Directory Project

With more than 16,000 graduates living and working in six continents, more than ninety countries, and all fifty states plus the District of Columbia, Penn GSE’s alumni community is diverse and robust. 

 

  • News from Penn GSE
October 26, 2017
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Putting synthetic biology in the hands of high school students

Watch the video: Penn GSE's Yasmin Kafai is bringing the new field of synthetic biology into Philadelphia high schools.

 

  • Education Innovation & Entrepreneurship
  • Teaching & Learning
October 24, 2017
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After working with Penn GSE researchers, Meredith School students take the lead in math class

Penn GSE and CPRE researchers partnered with the Philadelphia school to implement a student-based math workshop model.  

 

  • Education Policy & Analysis
  • Teaching & Learning
October 14, 2017
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Shaping the National Landscape: Penn GSE Produces College Presidents

Four Penn GSE alumni who have gone on to the top position at a college or university share their professional paths, accomplishments, and perspectives.

  • Higher Education
  • Alumni
October 14, 2017
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Navigating Statewide Challenges

As president of the University of Alaska, James R. Johnsen, GRD’06, applies leadership skills he developed at Penn GSE.

  • Higher Education
  • Alumni
October 14, 2017
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Advancing Historically Black Colleges and Universities

As president of Huston-Tillotson University, Colette Pierce Burnette, GRD’15, strives to improve access and build community.

  • Alumni
October 14, 2017
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Proving the Value of Online Education

As president of American Public Education Inc., Wallace “Wally” E. Boston, GRD’10, believes online education is the future.

  • Alumni
October 14, 2017
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Preparing Leaders to Serve the World

Silvia Castro, GRD’10, president of Universidad Lationoamericana de Ciencia y Tecnología, uses her Penn GSE education to innovate learning and student services.

  • Alumni
October 14, 2017
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Penn GSE in Philadelphia: Partnering Locally for National Impact

Learn how Penn GSE’s partnerships are addressing public school students’ academic performance, physical health, and mental health.

  • Philadelphia Impact
  • Teaching & Learning
  • Alumni

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February 18, 2020

What I Wish I Knew

Posted by Nikki Hunter '20

Money is stressful, but don’t let the stress take precedence over the pursuit of your degree. I have personally used these tips to help relieve some of my own finance-induced anxiety. Your time at GSE will go by fast. Keeping money under control, whether through these tips, a budget, or other strategies, will allow you the flexibility to take full advantage of your program and the many resources the university offers.
Reflections
February 18, 2020

Why I Chose Penn GSE

Posted by Nikki Hunter '20

It is that time of year once again where prospective students are considering their graduate school options. Already, people have reached out interested to learn more about the Education Policy Program at Penn. One of the first questions is always “Why did you choose Penn?”
Why Penn GSE
February 18, 2020

Best Places to Study on Campus

Posted by Nikki Hunter '20

The graduate student experience is an amalgamation of networking, building your skills, stepping outside of your comfort zone, and most of all reading.
Coursework
January 16, 2020

Best Spots in Philly

Posted by Scott Kominkiewicz '20

One of the first things that struck me was how many vegan-only restaurants there were in Philly and, moreover, how good they were.
Finding Jobs
January 16, 2020

A Day in the Life

Posted by Kate Conroy '20

Seeing other Masters students in my cohort after school is great because we get to share stories from the day and give each other feedback on problems we’re having in our classroom. It’s so important to have other teachers in your life. We will never be able to come up with all the solutions we need on our own, and often, the thing we really need the most is someone else’s perspective
Reflections
January 16, 2020

Why I Chose Penn GSE

Posted by Lentner Jaraba '20

Penn GSE is an institution that serves the community it surrounds. It provides various resources to its community, especially to the schools in the city. Two of the resources are research and social justice.
Why Penn GSE
January 16, 2020

Favorite Philly Finds

Posted by Mandy Duong '20

Although I just moved here four months ago to start my program, I quickly fell in love with Philly and all of its quirks.
Favorite Finds
January 16, 2020

Handling Coursework

Posted by Michaela Ward '20

I’ve loved my coursework. I’ve been consistently excited about my classes, and have really enjoyed feeling my own academic commitments clarify with time.
Coursework
January 16, 2020

Moving to Philly

Posted by Mike Hogan '20

I moved to Philadelphia this past summer from Buffalo, in upstate New York, and before that spent a year living in Boston. One of the things that I love most about living here, beyond the affordability, is the strong sense of community that I felt in Buffalo with the amenities, diversity, and resources of Boston.
Transitions
January 16, 2020

On Taking Those Difficult Courses

Posted by Rachel O'Connell '20

So, here’s my silly confession: quantitative data terrifies me.
Coursework