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. Why many Philly students aren’t logging on for school, and what that could mean for September Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer Why many Philly students aren’t logging on for school, and what that could mean for September Caroline Watts of the Graduate School of Education commented on the six weeks it took for the Philadelphia school district to distribute laptops to its students after Gov. Wolf ordered schools to close. “The greater the lag in the time off, the harder it is to engage students,” said Watts. How do you homeschool kids? The pandemic has lots of parents asking How do you homeschool kids? The pandemic has lots of parents asking Penn GSE’s Ameena Ghaffar-Kucher’s new podcast offers guidance on juggling work and homeschooling, and how to focus on what kids and parents truly need during the pandemic. Parents asked questions about living in lockdown. Penn GSE experts answered Parents asked questions about living in lockdown. Penn GSE experts answered Stay-at-home orders, closed schools, and pandemic-induced anxiety are taking their toll on families. Penn GSE’s Caroline Watts offers insights and resources for families requesting online resources. The coronavirus may force American schools to teach online. Are they ready? The coronavirus may force American schools to teach online. Are they ready? As COVID-19 cases continue to rise, Ryan Baker of Penn GSE offers suggestions for how K-12 schools can shift classes online for weeks or even months at a time. 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. Why many Philly students aren’t logging on for school, and what that could mean for September Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer Why many Philly students aren’t logging on for school, and what that could mean for September Caroline Watts of the Graduate School of Education commented on the six weeks it took for the Philadelphia school district to distribute laptops to its students after Gov. Wolf ordered schools to close. “The greater the lag in the time off, the harder it is to engage students,” said Watts. How do you homeschool kids? The pandemic has lots of parents asking How do you homeschool kids? The pandemic has lots of parents asking Penn GSE’s Ameena Ghaffar-Kucher’s new podcast offers guidance on juggling work and homeschooling, and how to focus on what kids and parents truly need during the pandemic. Parents asked questions about living in lockdown. Penn GSE experts answered Parents asked questions about living in lockdown. Penn GSE experts answered Stay-at-home orders, closed schools, and pandemic-induced anxiety are taking their toll on families. Penn GSE’s Caroline Watts offers insights and resources for families requesting online resources. The coronavirus may force American schools to teach online. Are they ready? The coronavirus may force American schools to teach online. Are they ready? As COVID-19 cases continue to rise, Ryan Baker of Penn GSE offers suggestions for how K-12 schools can shift classes online for weeks or even months at a time. 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. Why many Philly students aren’t logging on for school, and what that could mean for September Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer Why many Philly students aren’t logging on for school, and what that could mean for September Caroline Watts of the Graduate School of Education commented on the six weeks it took for the Philadelphia school district to distribute laptops to its students after Gov. Wolf ordered schools to close. “The greater the lag in the time off, the harder it is to engage students,” said Watts. How do you homeschool kids? The pandemic has lots of parents asking How do you homeschool kids? The pandemic has lots of parents asking Penn GSE’s Ameena Ghaffar-Kucher’s new podcast offers guidance on juggling work and homeschooling, and how to focus on what kids and parents truly need during the pandemic. Parents asked questions about living in lockdown. Penn GSE experts answered Parents asked questions about living in lockdown. Penn GSE experts answered Stay-at-home orders, closed schools, and pandemic-induced anxiety are taking their toll on families. Penn GSE’s Caroline Watts offers insights and resources for families requesting online resources. The coronavirus may force American schools to teach online. Are they ready? The coronavirus may force American schools to teach online. Are they ready? As COVID-19 cases continue to rise, Ryan Baker of Penn GSE offers suggestions for how K-12 schools can shift classes online for weeks or even months at a time. Load More
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.
Why many Philly students aren’t logging on for school, and what that could mean for September Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer Why many Philly students aren’t logging on for school, and what that could mean for September Caroline Watts of the Graduate School of Education commented on the six weeks it took for the Philadelphia school district to distribute laptops to its students after Gov. Wolf ordered schools to close. “The greater the lag in the time off, the harder it is to engage students,” said Watts. How do you homeschool kids? The pandemic has lots of parents asking How do you homeschool kids? The pandemic has lots of parents asking Penn GSE’s Ameena Ghaffar-Kucher’s new podcast offers guidance on juggling work and homeschooling, and how to focus on what kids and parents truly need during the pandemic. Parents asked questions about living in lockdown. Penn GSE experts answered Parents asked questions about living in lockdown. Penn GSE experts answered Stay-at-home orders, closed schools, and pandemic-induced anxiety are taking their toll on families. Penn GSE’s Caroline Watts offers insights and resources for families requesting online resources. The coronavirus may force American schools to teach online. Are they ready? The coronavirus may force American schools to teach online. Are they ready? As COVID-19 cases continue to rise, Ryan Baker of Penn GSE offers suggestions for how K-12 schools can shift classes online for weeks or even months at a time.
How do you homeschool kids? The pandemic has lots of parents asking How do you homeschool kids? The pandemic has lots of parents asking Penn GSE’s Ameena Ghaffar-Kucher’s new podcast offers guidance on juggling work and homeschooling, and how to focus on what kids and parents truly need during the pandemic.
Parents asked questions about living in lockdown. Penn GSE experts answered Parents asked questions about living in lockdown. Penn GSE experts answered Stay-at-home orders, closed schools, and pandemic-induced anxiety are taking their toll on families. Penn GSE’s Caroline Watts offers insights and resources for families requesting online resources.
The coronavirus may force American schools to teach online. Are they ready? The coronavirus may force American schools to teach online. Are they ready? As COVID-19 cases continue to rise, Ryan Baker of Penn GSE offers suggestions for how K-12 schools can shift classes online for weeks or even months at a time.