Education Policy

Preliminary findings in the landmark research initiative “Phones in Focus” suggest stricter cell phone policies are linked to less disruption and greater teacher satisfaction.

A new study coauthored by Graduate School of Education’s Michael A. Gottfried is the first to show that teachers’ ability to teach in students’ home language, combined with a shared racial or ethnic background, drives greater academic gains.

Janine Remillard improves math instruction so classrooms are places where children love the subject and see themselves as mathematicians.

Penn’s Graduate School of Education pilots “Pioneering AI in School Systems” for Philadelphia school district partners.

The 2025 Library of Congress Literacy Awards recognized both Penn GSE’s Philadelphia Writing Project and a startup founded by alum Rina Madhani for their contributions to literacy and community engagement.

Beginning Sept. 2, Wilson’s role at the McGraw Center will leverage his deep expertise to advance the Center’s mission of cultivating visionary educational leaders. The former Morehouse College President previously led the White House Initiative on HBCU

Yuko Goto Butler’s latest book gathers research on language development and pedagogy among children learning a foreign language and presents it in a manner that bridges research and practice.

Penn GSE’s School Leadership M.S.Ed. program turns 25 this year, and leadership, students, and alums gathered on campus in July to celebrate the milestone. The anniversary event featured a reception, an awards dinner, and opportunities for students and alums to learn from one another.

Penn Graduate School of Education professors and programs are engaged in more than 150 international partnerships and projects in over 60 countries around the globe to enact positive change through education.