Talking to your kids about the election Talking to your kids about the election Penn GSE’s Caroline Watts offers advice on how to realistically support children during uncertainty. “Don't try to pretend there isn’t uncertainty in the country,” she says. “Be reassuring. No matter what is happening in the outside world, you will take care of the family.”
Two key questions teachers should ask students after the election Penn In the News The Washington Post Two key questions teachers should ask students after the election Sigal Ben-Porath of the Graduate School of Education wrote about how teachers can address questions that arise after the polls close and votes are counted. “Emotionally charged moments can be at the foundation of powerful learning experiences,” she said. “Teachers can use these moments to help their students develop their voices and direct them toward possible action, regardless of the students’ political views.” Creating a positive home environment, and other tips for uncertain times Creating a positive home environment, and other tips for uncertain times Experts at Penn GSE share ways to help parents and teachers care for their students and their own mental wellness during the pandemic. Three educators celebrated at Penn GSE as winners of the McGraw Prize in Education Penn President Amy Gutmann (left), Suzanne McGraw, Harold McGraw III, and GSE Dean Pam Grossman, at the McGraw Prize launch event on Feb. 13. Three educators celebrated at Penn GSE as winners of the McGraw Prize in Education In the first celebration of the McGraw Prize in Education since the Graduate School of Education became its home, President Amy Gutmann said this year’s three winners are among the “great minds devoted to improving education through innovation." To build community this fall, think of your class as a team To build community this fall, think of your class as a team Before COVID-19, it was easier for teachers to build community within their class. How can teachers do that meeting virtually? Many private schools are planning to open in person as public schools are stuck online Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer Many private schools are planning to open in person as public schools are stuck online Steve Piltch of the Graduate School of Education said private school enrollment has declined during the last decade. “Whatever the classes were there to begin with, they were smaller than most of the public schools are,” he said. Wanted: A Civilian Coronavirus Corps Penn In the News Newsday Wanted: A Civilian Coronavirus Corps Jonathan Zimmerman of the Graduate School of Education advocated for a program that would enlist college students and other young adults to support school-aged children with online learning and extracurricular activities in exchange for a small stipend during the pandemic. Report: One of the biggest obstacles too remote learning? Finding a quiet place to work Penn In the News EdSurge Report: One of the biggest obstacles too remote learning? Finding a quiet place to work A team led by Ryan Baker of the Graduate School of Education analyzed the results of a survey about the challenges of remote learning. “School districts’ IT were never prepared for this to happen,” Baker said. Children’s literature as ‘seed work’ Ebony Elizabeth Thomas, associate professor of literacy, culture, and international education in the Graduate School of Education. Children’s literature as ‘seed work’ Penn GSE’s Ebony Elizabeth Thomas discusses the importance of more diverse books for kids and the challenges that continue to stifle early anti-racist learning. She also shares a curated list of recommended books for youth catered to this particular moment. The joys and trials of defending a dissertation virtually Aja Carter (seen here in May 2018) recently earned her doctorate from the Department of Earth and Environmental Science in the School of Arts & Sciences. In the lab of Peter Dodson, she studied how the structure of the vertebrae in the spinal column changed over time and how that affected the way animals move. As most aspects of university life moved online because of COVID-19, so did her thesis defense and that of so many others. The joys and trials of defending a dissertation virtually When most aspects of university life moved online because of COVID-19, so, too, did the thesis defense for Ph.D. candidates. Despite some challenges, the shift had unexpected benefits. Load More
Creating a positive home environment, and other tips for uncertain times Creating a positive home environment, and other tips for uncertain times Experts at Penn GSE share ways to help parents and teachers care for their students and their own mental wellness during the pandemic.
Three educators celebrated at Penn GSE as winners of the McGraw Prize in Education Penn President Amy Gutmann (left), Suzanne McGraw, Harold McGraw III, and GSE Dean Pam Grossman, at the McGraw Prize launch event on Feb. 13. Three educators celebrated at Penn GSE as winners of the McGraw Prize in Education In the first celebration of the McGraw Prize in Education since the Graduate School of Education became its home, President Amy Gutmann said this year’s three winners are among the “great minds devoted to improving education through innovation."
To build community this fall, think of your class as a team To build community this fall, think of your class as a team Before COVID-19, it was easier for teachers to build community within their class. How can teachers do that meeting virtually?
Many private schools are planning to open in person as public schools are stuck online Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer Many private schools are planning to open in person as public schools are stuck online Steve Piltch of the Graduate School of Education said private school enrollment has declined during the last decade. “Whatever the classes were there to begin with, they were smaller than most of the public schools are,” he said. Wanted: A Civilian Coronavirus Corps Penn In the News Newsday Wanted: A Civilian Coronavirus Corps Jonathan Zimmerman of the Graduate School of Education advocated for a program that would enlist college students and other young adults to support school-aged children with online learning and extracurricular activities in exchange for a small stipend during the pandemic. Report: One of the biggest obstacles too remote learning? Finding a quiet place to work Penn In the News EdSurge Report: One of the biggest obstacles too remote learning? Finding a quiet place to work A team led by Ryan Baker of the Graduate School of Education analyzed the results of a survey about the challenges of remote learning. “School districts’ IT were never prepared for this to happen,” Baker said. Children’s literature as ‘seed work’ Ebony Elizabeth Thomas, associate professor of literacy, culture, and international education in the Graduate School of Education. Children’s literature as ‘seed work’ Penn GSE’s Ebony Elizabeth Thomas discusses the importance of more diverse books for kids and the challenges that continue to stifle early anti-racist learning. She also shares a curated list of recommended books for youth catered to this particular moment. The joys and trials of defending a dissertation virtually Aja Carter (seen here in May 2018) recently earned her doctorate from the Department of Earth and Environmental Science in the School of Arts & Sciences. In the lab of Peter Dodson, she studied how the structure of the vertebrae in the spinal column changed over time and how that affected the way animals move. As most aspects of university life moved online because of COVID-19, so did her thesis defense and that of so many others. The joys and trials of defending a dissertation virtually When most aspects of university life moved online because of COVID-19, so, too, did the thesis defense for Ph.D. candidates. Despite some challenges, the shift had unexpected benefits. Load More
Wanted: A Civilian Coronavirus Corps Penn In the News Newsday Wanted: A Civilian Coronavirus Corps Jonathan Zimmerman of the Graduate School of Education advocated for a program that would enlist college students and other young adults to support school-aged children with online learning and extracurricular activities in exchange for a small stipend during the pandemic. Report: One of the biggest obstacles too remote learning? Finding a quiet place to work Penn In the News EdSurge Report: One of the biggest obstacles too remote learning? Finding a quiet place to work A team led by Ryan Baker of the Graduate School of Education analyzed the results of a survey about the challenges of remote learning. “School districts’ IT were never prepared for this to happen,” Baker said. Children’s literature as ‘seed work’ Ebony Elizabeth Thomas, associate professor of literacy, culture, and international education in the Graduate School of Education. Children’s literature as ‘seed work’ Penn GSE’s Ebony Elizabeth Thomas discusses the importance of more diverse books for kids and the challenges that continue to stifle early anti-racist learning. She also shares a curated list of recommended books for youth catered to this particular moment. The joys and trials of defending a dissertation virtually Aja Carter (seen here in May 2018) recently earned her doctorate from the Department of Earth and Environmental Science in the School of Arts & Sciences. In the lab of Peter Dodson, she studied how the structure of the vertebrae in the spinal column changed over time and how that affected the way animals move. As most aspects of university life moved online because of COVID-19, so did her thesis defense and that of so many others. The joys and trials of defending a dissertation virtually When most aspects of university life moved online because of COVID-19, so, too, did the thesis defense for Ph.D. candidates. Despite some challenges, the shift had unexpected benefits. Load More
Report: One of the biggest obstacles too remote learning? Finding a quiet place to work Penn In the News EdSurge Report: One of the biggest obstacles too remote learning? Finding a quiet place to work A team led by Ryan Baker of the Graduate School of Education analyzed the results of a survey about the challenges of remote learning. “School districts’ IT were never prepared for this to happen,” Baker said. Children’s literature as ‘seed work’ Ebony Elizabeth Thomas, associate professor of literacy, culture, and international education in the Graduate School of Education. Children’s literature as ‘seed work’ Penn GSE’s Ebony Elizabeth Thomas discusses the importance of more diverse books for kids and the challenges that continue to stifle early anti-racist learning. She also shares a curated list of recommended books for youth catered to this particular moment. The joys and trials of defending a dissertation virtually Aja Carter (seen here in May 2018) recently earned her doctorate from the Department of Earth and Environmental Science in the School of Arts & Sciences. In the lab of Peter Dodson, she studied how the structure of the vertebrae in the spinal column changed over time and how that affected the way animals move. As most aspects of university life moved online because of COVID-19, so did her thesis defense and that of so many others. The joys and trials of defending a dissertation virtually When most aspects of university life moved online because of COVID-19, so, too, did the thesis defense for Ph.D. candidates. Despite some challenges, the shift had unexpected benefits.
Children’s literature as ‘seed work’ Ebony Elizabeth Thomas, associate professor of literacy, culture, and international education in the Graduate School of Education. Children’s literature as ‘seed work’ Penn GSE’s Ebony Elizabeth Thomas discusses the importance of more diverse books for kids and the challenges that continue to stifle early anti-racist learning. She also shares a curated list of recommended books for youth catered to this particular moment.
The joys and trials of defending a dissertation virtually Aja Carter (seen here in May 2018) recently earned her doctorate from the Department of Earth and Environmental Science in the School of Arts & Sciences. In the lab of Peter Dodson, she studied how the structure of the vertebrae in the spinal column changed over time and how that affected the way animals move. As most aspects of university life moved online because of COVID-19, so did her thesis defense and that of so many others. The joys and trials of defending a dissertation virtually When most aspects of university life moved online because of COVID-19, so, too, did the thesis defense for Ph.D. candidates. Despite some challenges, the shift had unexpected benefits.