Michael Golden describes the district’s new AI training program, PASS, as a scalable model built on Philadelphia’s expertise, aiming to support educators globally by promoting responsible, informed integration of AI into school systems.
$8 Million Funded Project Partnership between Foundations, Inc., Penn’s Graduate School of Education, the Consortium for Policy Research in Education at Penn GSE, and The School District of Philadelphia. Schools Have Begun Selecting Students for First Cohort
Penn GSE is investing $8 million in two Philadelphia high schools to support underserved students, aiming to improve college and career readiness through intensive academic and emotional support, with Dean Katharine O. Strunk highlighting its focus on enhancing life outcomes.
Caroline Watts says that children who are frequently exposed to violence can struggle with regulating their emotions and may not know how to resolve issues in any other way, perpetuating the cycle.
The collection brightening Penn GSE’s halls, which will help provide art supplies and programming to under-resourced public schools locally and across the country, includes a piece created years ago by a current Penn GSE student.
The PASS program equips educators, school leaders, and administrators with AI-driven tools to enhance learning, drive innovation, and prepare students for a tech-driven future.
Penn GSE has partnered with the Philadelphia School District to provide workshops for leaders aimed at increasing understanding of antisemitism and Islamophobia in response to community tensions surrounding the Israel-Gaza conflict.
Julee Gard — Vice President for Administration & Finance at the University of St. Francis in Illinois — has gained attention for her model’s ability to provide institutional leaders with actionable insights to enhance financial stability.
At a celebration for the public launch of the School’s new strategic vision, the superintendent joined the dean to discuss how the district and Penn GSE can partner to recruit, retain, and support educators amidst a national shortage.
Penn GSE faculty and students contributed to discussions on quantitative ethnography at ICQE 2024, exploring innovative methods and applications in education.
Ryan Baker announced the University of Pennsylvania’s new master’s program in “Learning Analytics and Artificial Intelligence” to train professionals in applying AI within education and meeting industry demand.
In a newsletter roundup, Technical.ly highlighted the University of Pennsylvania's Graduate School of Education launching a new education degree in artificial intelligence, marking the third AI-related degree from Penn this year, alongside an undergraduate program and an online master's.
Penn GSE, the School District of Philadelphia, Foundations, Inc., and the Consortium for Policy Research in Education are partnering to create an innovative and scalable college and career readiness model for students.
The Philadelphia Writing Project will collaborate with local partners to document and highlight the hidden stories of Black youth, supported by a grant from the Spencer Foundation.
Significant progress has been made in the four years since Penn pledged $100 million to the School District of Philadelphia to remediate environmental hazards, including asbestos and lead, in hundreds of school buildings.
The program run by the Office of School and Community Engagement pairs students in the School District of Philadelphia with Penn students and community members for individually tailored tutoring sessions.
Associate Professor Brooks Bowden explained the benefits of better school quality and fairness, including long-term economic gains for the state, would greatly outweigh the hefty cost.
The Math Tutoring in an Elementary School course, supported by the Netter Center, is open to Penn undergraduate and graduate students and aims to redefine traditional math tutoring.
Katharine O. Strunk, dean of the Penn GSE, joins her fellow deans from prominent Pennsylvania institutions in highlighting the state's teacher shortage crisis.
The initiative provides University funding up to $100,000 for Penn teams piloting practical projects that address social justice issues in Philadelphia.
The Graduate School of Education helps students put their knowledge into practice through community engagement. Three soon-to-be graduates speak with Penn Today about how their service enabled them to deepen their connection with West Philadelphia.
The panel covered the conditions in Pennsylvania that led to the lawsuit, what “equitable funding” could or should look like for the 500 diverse school districts across the state, and the specific needs and impacts in Philadelphia.
Sustainable upgrades include green roofs, terra cotta and aluminum shading elements, mechanical system updates, and greater use of natural light, combining for 40 percent annual energy use savings.
Explore West Philadelphia's heritage in a richly illustrated digital archive, where a community's stories of resilience, struggle, and triumph come to life.
The Office of School and Community Engagement and HEARD co-sponsored the symposium, uniting nearly 175 students in a collaborative effort with the Workshop School to critically address and devise strategies against the systemic issue of mass incarceration.
The Professional Counseling Program director’s Positioned for Success project was recognized for academically supporting and mentoring Philadelphia students affected by gun violence and parental incarceration.
In addition to a chaired professorship in her name and a fellowship she helped establish, Clayton leaves behind a legacy of quality education for students from all backgrounds.
Meresa García, an Urban Teaching Apprenticeship Program student at Penn GSE, has embarked on a mission to promote literacy and education in Philadelphia. Her journey into advocacy was ignited by her lifelong love for books and her realization of the challenges facing public school students in the city.
The 6-week pilot in West Philly replaces traditional course blocks with round-robin stations and eschews technology, with each classroom led by a team of five educators.
Organizers are seeking presentations of original curriculum, research, or pedagogy related to re-establishing school and classroom communities as authentic, positive, and nurturing spaces. Submissions are due Aug. 18.
A Book a Day Founder and Executive Director Sibylla Shekerdjiska-Benatova is a master’s student in Penn GSE’s Reading/Writing/Literacy program. She says children need engaging and relatable books in order to help them embrace reading and build foundational skills.
Ariane Thomas, a Penn GSE lecturer and director of the Professional Counseling Program, and her colleagues have received a Projects for Progress award for their Positioned for Success initiative.
The Emmy award-winning actress/writer/producer/comedian is known for her hit ABC comedy Abbott Elementary, which she created, executive produces, and stars in.
