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Lessons to be learned from evolving views about free speech policies on college campuses and how to preserve a safe, productive, and respectful learning environment
As chronic absenteeism slows the pace of academic recovery after the pandemic, especially in poorer school districts, and achievement gaps widen, researchers urge states and districts to recommit to effective interventions, and for leaders outside schools and employers to help confront the problem
Although no state improved in both math and reading on the NAEP, the Education Recovery Scorecard highlights the work of over 100 districts performing above pre-pandemic levels in both math and reading
Professor Martin West discusses the DoEd’s responsibilities, the misconceptions surrounding its influence, and the historical and political forces that have shaped its existence
To celebrate National School Counseling Week, four school counselors — all graduates of HGSE's Certificate of Advanced Study (C.A.S.) in Counseling Program — share what their careers mean to them and the students they serve every day
Raquel Jimenez’s Arts and Cultural Organizing Intensive course sends students to Puerto Rico to make an impact during J-Term
How to sustain satisfying careers for educators and create a resilient future for teaching
Ph.D. candidate Lily An helps shape how we evaluate students with her research
Innovative course fosters collaborative, responsible AI adoption
The dialogue starts a semester-long Sonder Project at the Ed School to build community and support conversation across differences
A new guide offers advice and strategies for using generative AI tools to support self-directed project-based learning
Harvard’s Center on the Developing Child shares insight on why brain-building through play is an essential part of childhood development
A towering education leader and beloved figurehead of HGSE’s Urban Superintendents Program, Peterkin passed away on December 23.
There is more to preschool than learning your ABCs and 123s, researchers say, as they propose broader range of skills for assessing early education
A look back at a very techy year in education and what we learned
The Center for Digital Thriving’s new Youth Voice Playbook offers advice to researchers looking to highlight youth perspectives in their own work
A program that has long-supported meaningful intercultural exchange and worldwide educational partnerships leans into mission in polarized times
Professor Ebony Bridwell-Mitchell shares how leveraging social networks can spark meaningful change, and why schools must embrace the power of human connection to achieve lasting success
The Center for Digital Thriving’s report on student burnout identifies pressures and ways to help limit their negative impact on teens
One current HGSE student writes on how she decided to go back to school
New book from alum says we do, but it doesn’t have to be that way
The authors of a new study set out to understand how young children react to and process the idle talk they hear from adults
Alum makes Massachusetts Teacher of the Year finals a second time
Is it finally time to ban phones from schools?
Editors at Harvard Education Review revisit Carol Gilligan’s groundbreaking essay
Two new books tell the story of the renowned psychologist's intellectual life
CASEL's Andrew Tucker discusses the growing trend of Portraits of a Graduate and how schools prepare students — not just for college — but for careers and lifelong success
Afterschool nonprofit gives New York City students an edge in becoming authors and podcasters
The final Askwith Education Forum of the fall semester discussed leadership, hope, and the ambition to meet the moment
Could more AP courses help with cross-income interactions?
What does it take to make a successful education podcast? Mix two educators, a weekly dose of wisdom, and a clever chicken-related name and see what happens
After winning a Fulbright, Zion Dyson, Ed.M.’24, has returned to Cambodia to expand the children's music program she began as an undergrad.
After 45 years on Appian Way, Catherine Snow is ready to start a new chapter
A selection of notable recent books published by HGSE alumni
From The Boneyard to Harvard Yard
David Dockterman, lecturer on education and most recent recipient of the Morningstar Family Teaching Award, discusses what he is currently reading and what makes for an enduring book club
How educators can help young people cultivate the mindsets and skills needed to engage respectfully and constructively with people who have different points of view
UCLA's Laura Chávez-Moreno discusses how bilingual education programs influence the racialization of Latinx students
Alum Tara Nicola’s latest research tackles how to better support school counselors in producing school profiles
After founding a nonprofit dedicated to uplifting youth voice, master's student Priya Thelapurath's is taking her natural next step — into the classroom
Art|Play project’s new online resources hope to spark creativity in the classroom and beyond for teachers and students
The challenges of being a superintendent, and how to attract, support, and retain leaders
Project Zero's Edward Clapp explains the participatory approach to creativity, and how it can empower students by validating their contributions and helping them develop purpose in the world
Two alums help teachers help students with Primary Sources
Researchers share what Americans have to say about social disconnection and potential solutions
The unique format of the Online Master’s in Education Program allows students to put lessons learned at HGSE into action — in real time
Strategies for educators and families to recognize, report, and prevent incidents of sexual misconduct in schools
Discussion of MCAS and Massachusetts Ballot Question 2 focuses on implications for teachers and students