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Listening to the needs of Black male teachers
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Listening to the needs of Black male teachers

In researching his forthcoming book, Ed Brockenbrough revealed Black male teachers have a strong sense of responsibility to students, and they feel uniquely alone in that challenge.

Penn Today Staff

Why children need more diverse books
EbonyElizabethThomas

Why children need more diverse books

Ebony Elizabeth Thomas, an expert on children's literature at the Graduate School of Education, on the impact that diversity, inclusion, and historical literature has on kids today.

An artistic collaboration with Penn and local students in West Philly
West Philadelphia High School Sounds of the Soul

At West Philadelphia High School, students involved with the Netter Center After-School Programs perform "Sounds of the Soul." Photo: Tia Yang, ABCS Coordinator, Netter Center for Community Partnerships.

An artistic collaboration with Penn and local students in West Philly

Students from University-assisted community schools showcased art pieces, spoken-word poetry, choir performances, and a dance routine highlighting the work of iconic musicians.
Why Talking — and Listening — to Your Child Could Be Key to Brain Development
The Hechinger Report

Why Talking — and Listening — to Your Child Could Be Key to Brain Development

A study by a team of scientists from Penn, MIT, and Harvard that found that the actual quantity of words a child hears over time may not be as important as the “amount of back-and-forth conversation between children and adults” when it comes to brain and language development is highlighted.