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.
How to encourage student attendance Image: iStock/imtmphoto How to encourage student attendance From Penn GSE’s Educator’s Playbook, Michael Gottfried highlights approaches that schools and teachers can take to address absenteeism by identifying root causes and creating a supportive environment for all students.
The PZ project: Children’s and young adult literature on the rise Image: Monica Fonorow The PZ project: Children’s and young adult literature on the rise From picture books to 'The Poet X,' Penn Libraries are expanding and diversifying their holdings of books for young readers.
Who, What, Why: Literacy advocate Meresa García nocred Who, What, Why Who, What, Why: Literacy advocate Meresa García The Penn Graduate School of Education student, who earned her bachelor’s from the College of Arts and Sciences in the Spring, talks about her work with the Penn Libraries Community Engagement team and her aspirations of becoming a teacher.