Audio: What We Can Learn from Ghana's Obsession With Preschool NPR Audio: What We Can Learn from Ghana's Obsession With Preschool Sharon Wolf of the Graduate School of Education spoke about her work with the Ghanaian government to revamp schools in the capital city of Accra. Representing slavery in children’s literature Representing slavery in children’s literature Ebony Elizabeth Thomas of the Graduate School of Education discusses her work exploring depictions of slavery in children’s books. Listening to the needs of Black male teachers 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. Netter Center celebrates collaboration in West Philadelphia Netter Center celebrates collaboration in West Philadelphia Community Partnership Festival offered activities and honored the service of Penn students, staff, and partners working in local schools. Why children need more diverse books 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 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.
Representing slavery in children’s literature Representing slavery in children’s literature Ebony Elizabeth Thomas of the Graduate School of Education discusses her work exploring depictions of slavery in children’s books.
Listening to the needs of Black male teachers 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.
Netter Center celebrates collaboration in West Philadelphia Netter Center celebrates collaboration in West Philadelphia Community Partnership Festival offered activities and honored the service of Penn students, staff, and partners working in local schools.
Why children need more diverse books 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 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.