The West Philadelphia Collaborative History Project chronicles a community’s past A vintage postcard featuring the Crystal Pool at Woodside Park amusement park in West Philadelphia. (Image: Courtesy of Penn GSE) The West Philadelphia Collaborative History Project chronicles a community’s past Sponsored by Penn’s Graduate School of Education, the project is a digital repository of neighborhood, institutional, and community histories.
Discussing open expression on college campuses Penn GSE professor Sigal Ben-Porath.(Image: Courtesy of Penn’s Graduate School of Education) Discussing open expression on college campuses In a Katz Center talk, education and political philosopher Sigal Ben-Porath offered suggestions for universities navigating tense times.
Celebrating the Projects for Progress 2023 cohort Charles “Chaz” Howard (left) honored the recipients of the 2023 Projects for Progress Awards: UCC; Positioned for Success; and The Breathing Room teams. nocred Celebrating the Projects for Progress 2023 cohort At an event on Jan. 30, three winning project groups were honored for ‘choosing to help make lives better.’
Increasing the visibility of Southeast Asian students: A discussion with Linda Pheng Linda M. Pheng, assistant professor of policy, organizations, leadership, and systems division at Penn GSE. (Image: Courtesy of Penn GSE) Increasing the visibility of Southeast Asian students: A discussion with Linda Pheng Pheng finds that, while diversity as a concept is often celebrated in schools, course content need to avoid lumping Asian backgrounds together as one amorphous societal entity.
Five takeaways from the international PISA exam results Image: iStock / Chinnapong Five takeaways from the international PISA exam results Every three years, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development issues a standardized test to 15-year-old students around the world. Here, an education professor boils down the results.
2023 McGraw Prize in Education awardees reflect on changing lives, starting with their own From left: Harold W. McGraw III, Penn GSE dean Katharine Strunk, David Wilson, Debra Duardo, Barbara Oakley, Robert McGraw, Suzanne McGraw, and Catalyst @ Penn GSE’s Michael Golden at the McGraw Prize celebration on Nov. 8. (Image: Courtesy of Penn GSE) 2023 McGraw Prize in Education awardees reflect on changing lives, starting with their own This year’s recipients of Penn GSE’s McGraw Prize, the most prestigious prize in education, honors educators from pre-K to college and to lifelong learners.
The Asian American studies program doubles in size Andrea Cherng addresses students at the ASAM welcome lunch in September, joined by David Eng (left) and Fariha Khan (right). nocred The Asian American studies program doubles in size Three core and two affiliated faculty members with expertise in English, sociology, history, anthropology, and education join the Asian American studies program.
Graduate School of Education celebrates expansion and renovation Image: Greg Benson for Penn GSE Graduate School of Education celebrates expansion and renovation The $35.6 million construction project connects two 1960s-era buildings to create “One Penn GSE” at 3700 Walnut St.
2023 Presidential Ph.D. Fellows announced at Penn nocred 2023 Presidential Ph.D. Fellows announced at Penn The Fellows come from the nine schools at Penn that offer Ph.D. programs, and will receive a three-year fellowship, including funds to support their research.
How to explain war to children: Tips from Penn GSE Image: Lazy_Bear for Adobe Stock How to explain war to children: Tips from Penn GSE Marsha Richardson, director of Penn GSE’s School and Mental Health Counseling Program, says navigating disturbing current events is challenging, but can be done in thoughtful and supportive ways.