What to know if your child’s Houston school received a failing grade from Children at Risk
Jonathan Supovitz of the Graduate School of Education says that indicators of good schools for parents might include surveys of parent satisfaction, attendance rates, and district funding beyond state contributions.
On public education, Pennsylvania can look like New Jersey or Texas
In an Op-Ed, doctoral candidate Angus McLeodof the School of Arts & Sciences urges the Pennsylvania legislature to follow the example of New Jersey’s educational system rather than that of Texas.
María Cioè-Peña hugs her mother, holding a copy of her book, “(M)othering Labeled Children: Biligualism and Disability in the Lives of LatinX Mothers.” (Image: Penn GSE)
Penn GSE’s María Cioè-Peña on equitable access in education
The assistant professor of education joined the Educational Linguistics Division to ensure that bilingual children with dis/abilities get the support needed to thrive; she aims to find a model where all learners get what they need without being labeled.
The 2023 RHSU Edu-Scholar Public Influence Rankings
Several Penn scholars are lauded for having shaped educational practice and policy in 2022, including Angela Duckworthof the School of Arts & Sciences and Jonathan Zimmermanof the Graduate School of Education.
‘Grow your own’ programs train high schoolers to become teachers. West Chester is joining the movement to combat the teacher shortage
Dean Pam Grossman of the Graduate School of Education says “grow your own” programs have been successful because if you recruit locally, people are more likely to stay.
New Pa. standardized test scores show students haven’t rebounded since the pandemic
Jonathan Supovitz of the Graduate School of Education explains why he isn’t surprised by Pennsylvania students’ continuing low scores on standardized tests.
Josh Shapiro’s victory in Pennsylvania gubernatorial race could bolster school funding
Ericka S. Weathers of the Graduate School of Education discusses whether Josh Shapiro’s platform and track record will lead him to support schools as Pennsylvania governor.
