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Black and brown women are underrepresented in STEM fields. This program works with K-12 girls to fix that

Black and brown women are underrepresented in STEM fields. This program works with K-12 girls to fix that

Janine Remillard of the Graduate School of Education spoke about a local program that prepares Black girls for careers in STEM fields. “Black girls need to be in an environment where they can thrive by being supported as learners, and by being able to look around and see others like themselves,” she said.

Six tips to help explain the realities of war to children
A concerned young child sitting on a couch listening to an adult.

Six tips to help explain the realities of war to children

Explaining the complex emotions and realities of war to children is a daunting and challenging task, but not impossible, says Penn GSE’s Marsha Richardson.

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‘This is a different phase.’ It may be time for a reset on kids, school, and COVID

‘This is a different phase.’ It may be time for a reset on kids, school, and COVID

David Rubin of the Perelman School of Medicine co-developed new proposed guidelines for managing COVID-19 in schools, which include ending testing for asymptomatic children. “The issues around prolonging social isolation or continuing to deny access to in-person education are so far greater than the risk of the virus itself. Not just to the children but to their families themselves, particularly now that people can get vaccinated,” he said.

2021 Harold W. McGraw, Jr. Prize in Education honorees boast transformative accomplishments, Penn ties
Michael Golden, Pam Grossman, Suzanne McGraw, and Harold McGraw.

From left: Michael Golden, executive director of Catalyst @ Penn GSE; Pam Grossman, dean of the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education; Suzanne McGraw; and Harold McGraw III, former chair, CEO and president of The McGraw Hill Companies.

2021 Harold W. McGraw, Jr. Prize in Education honorees boast transformative accomplishments, Penn ties

Often regarded as the “Nobel Prize of Education,” the McGraw Prize is awarded annually to leaders who are pushing beyond the boundaries of the current education landscape and revolutionizing the field.

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Three things parents need for kindergarten prep
Kindergartner wearing a mask waves goodbye to parent in front of school gate.

Three things parents need for kindergarten prep

For parents with children getting ready to start kindergarten, focus on three things: reading, playing, and encouraging.

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