Secondary Education

Abby Reisman and Ismael Jimenez of the Graduate School of Education join a team of Philadelphia educators to discuss American history, equity and inclusion, critical race theory, and other educational issues of 2022.

Sanford Roberts and med student Lamin Sonko speak about the Perelman School of Medicine’s Physician Track Program, which promotes diversity by pairing Black male high school students with medical mentors.

Howard Stevenson of the Graduate School of Education speaks about the PLAAY Project, which prepares Black male youth to cope with crisis and high-stress situations through sports.

Jonathan Zimmerman of the Graduate School of Education writes that political battles over education have secularized, shifting focus from religion to American history and identity.

Ed Brockenbrough of the Graduate School of Education says that conservative school censorship policies will have a detrimental and disproportionate impact on LGBTQ youth and minority students.

Research from Richard Ingersoll of the Graduate School of Education shows that nearly half of teachers nationwide quit within their first five years on the job.

Michael Gottfried of the Graduate School of Education outlines the four distinct ways that students are impacted by chronic absence, as well as the factors that contribute to it.