Graduate School of Education

Boys’ Classroom Behavior Impacts Grades, Study Finds

February 10, 2013

Shaun Harper of the Graduate School of Education shares his perspective on gender roles/stereotypes and education.

Article Source: NBC News
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Media Contact:Evan Lerner | elerner@upenn.edu | 215-573-6604February 6, 2013

For Three Decades, Computer Science’s Susan Davidson Has Led by Example

PHILADELPHIA — After more than 30 years on the job, Susan Davidson has some perspective on her discipline.

Gun Violence

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Gun policy and violence prevention

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Gun Violence

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Media Contact:Jill DiSanto | jdisanto@upenn.edu | 215-898-4820January 23, 2013

Penn’s Social Policy & Practice and African-American Resource Center to Host ‘Let’s Talk About Race’

PHILADELPHIA — The School of Social Policy & Practice and the African-American Resource Center at the University of Pennsylvania will host “Let’s Talk About Race” Wednesday, Jan. 30, at 5 p.m. in the Claudia Cohen Hall Terrace Room.

“Let’s Talk About Race” is a frank, interactive discussion, offering people of all races, backgrounds and beliefs a way to foster communication and create understanding.  It is free and open to the public.

Great Books, Black College Style

January 22, 2013

Marybeth Gasman of the Graduate School of Education shares her thoughts about a “recommended reading list” pamphlet distributed at Prairie View A&M University.

Article Source: Huffington Post

Some Ph.D.’s Choose to Work Off the Grid

January 21, 2013

Marybeth Gasman of the Graduate School of Education is quoted.

HBCU Presidents Stood Up for Civil Rights

January 13, 2013

Marybeth Gasman of the Graduate School of Education shares her thoughts about presidents of historically black colleges and universities advocating for civil rights.

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Media Contact:Jill DiSanto | jdisanto@upenn.edu | 215-898-4820January 7, 2013

Penn Launches Commemorative Symposium on Social Change Honoring Martin Luther King Jr.

PHILADELPHIA — The University of Pennsylvania will remember Martin Luther King Jr. with its 18th Annual Commemorative Symposium on Social Change, a series of nearly 25 community events Jan. 15-Feb. 1.

Video: New TSU President Puts Faith in Students’ Success

January 3, 2013

Marybeth Gasman of the Graduate School of Education comments on HBCUs such as Tennessee State University that struggle with small endowments and having to rely heavily on students’ tuition.

Article Source: Tennessean

Morgan State Promotes Financial Literacy

January 2, 2013

Marybeth Gasman of the Graduate School of Education shares her views about Morgan State University promoting a financial literacy-program to their students.