The Graduate School of Education’s Alan Ruby said that the Indian government’s decision to designate select just six universities as “Institutes of Eminence” was a sensible choice, which would allow them to concentrate available resources.

Richard Ingersoll of the Graduate School of Education and the School of Arts and Sciences was cited for his research on teacher retention and quality. Ingersoll’s work revealed that, when compared to other professions, teachers were least likely to feel that their opinions mattered at work.

The Graduate School of Education’s Marybeth Gasman spoke about the administration’s affirmative action rollback.

The Graduate School of Education’s Michael Johanek discussed the benefits of Edcamps, a participant-led model for professional development that challenges the norms of educator conferences. Johanek said Edcamps allow administrators to discover unexpected leaders among their staffs.

Mayor Jim Kenney has selected a nine-member board of diverse constituents, including teachers, parents, and social workers. The new board includes five Penn alumni and an adjunct teacher.

Howard C. Stevenson of the Graduate School of Education proposed implementing “racial sensitivity training” for staff and faculty at institutions of higher learning in order to better support students of color.