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.
Penn Engineering and Steppingstone Scholars launch a STEM equity and innovation lab (Pre-pandemic image) In the Blended Learning Initiative, Steppingstone Scholars use Arduino based robotics, coding and design thinking to ready themselves for Java certification and AP computer science as well as prepare for college or careers in STEM fields. (Image: Penn Engineering Today) Penn Engineering and Steppingstone Scholars launch a STEM equity and innovation lab Penn Engineering and Steppingstone will begin developing a new blended AP Computer Science course for the fall 2021 semester, in which engineering students will create online content modules to supplement high school classroom instruction.
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."
First-of-its-kind virtual summer design studio for high school students First-of-its-kind virtual summer design studio for high school students In a unique partnership, Penn Praxis Design fellows led Fresh Air Everywhere, an intensive seven-week program providing teens with an introduction to design and architecture.
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?
High school students lead ‘Maskathon’ during remote summer program One student’s “Smile Mask” used a combination of sensors and LED lights to promote social distancing. Get too close and the green smile switches to a red frown. (Image: Penn Engineering) High school students lead ‘Maskathon’ during remote summer program A virtual Maskathon showcased high school students’ problem solving, product development, and creativity with their tech-integrated face masks.
How the coronavirus has upended college admissions Penn In the News Morning Edition (NPR) How the coronavirus has upended college admissions Angela Duckworth of the School of Arts & Sciences spoke at the annual conference for the Common Application about factoring “personal qualities” into the admissions process. "Whatever you call them, the take-home message is these things matter, and in some cases matter as much as IQ," she said. Questions over implementation as India approves system overhaul Penn In the News Times Higher Education Questions over implementation as India approves system overhaul Alan Ruby of the Graduate School of Education commented on India’s plans to overhaul its higher education system. “The big story is the commitment to growing the total size of the sector by adding 35 million places, effectively doubling the current infrastructure,” 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. 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. Load More
Questions over implementation as India approves system overhaul Penn In the News Times Higher Education Questions over implementation as India approves system overhaul Alan Ruby of the Graduate School of Education commented on India’s plans to overhaul its higher education system. “The big story is the commitment to growing the total size of the sector by adding 35 million places, effectively doubling the current infrastructure,” 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. 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. 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. 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.
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.