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A new report from Making Caring Common makes the case that college admissions leaders, high schools, and parents need to help teens prepare to be ethical community members and citizens — and find meaning
The fifth episode of our Literary Insights series focuses on building vocabulary and learning routines
The beloved longtime faculty member whose work with professional education and school leaders influenced generations of educators and students is retiring at the end of this academic year
Alums were honored for their educational contributions and commitment to HGSE’s mission at HGSE Alumni Day
Bonawitz, a developmental cognitive scientist, joined the Ed School in 2020
In the fourth episode of the Literary Insights series, scholars debate the benefits and pitfalls of AI use when reading
Senior Lecturer Junlei Li shares his “Simple Interactions” approach to building meaningful connections
Nana Nyarko, Ed.M.'26, to serve as Fulbright English teaching assistant in Belgium
Student conference about dyslexia looks at the struggles adolescents and young adults face, too
With his research, doctoral marshal Santiago Pulido-Gómez, Ed.M.’22, Ph.D.'26, studies the environments that best support growth
The Convocation remarks of student speaker Allegra Isdar
The Convocation remarks of student speaker Yesenia Pérez
The prepared remarks of Morningstar Family Teaching Award winner Liya Escalera
774 diplomas and certificates were presented during Commencement exercises
The prepared remarks of Dean Nonie Lesaux for the 2026 Diploma Ceremony and Presentation of Degrees
The complete remarks of Convocation speaker Mychal Threets
The prepared remarks of student speaker Ignacio Rodriguez Artunduaga
Commencement Marshal Rebecca Westlake, Ed.L.D.’26, draws on dual-language schools, community partnerships, and cross-sector perspectives to push for more equitable public education
Commencement Marshal Tamesha Webb, Ed.M.’18, Ed.L.D.’26, focuses on making future-ready skills real for every student
Honors, hope, and music were bestowed on the class of 2026
Escalera was honored for her outstanding work as an adviser, mentor, and educator by her students
Ph.D. candidate Jeannette Garcia Coppersmith’s research focuses on inherent bias, and what happens when teachers let students endure the “productive struggle” of learning ambitious mathematics
Alfred Santos, the 2026 winner of the Phyllis Strimling Award, helps female students see STEM as a reachable field
Outstanding students from across the Ed School’s degree programs will be presented with the award at Convocation
GRAD PROFILE: Ed.L.D. candidate Ruiz Clark found community and memorable experiences at HGSE
Several staff members have been recognized for making profound impact across the university
Center on the Developing Child paper highlights the importance of stable environments for childhood health
As an EdRedesign Lab and Initiative on Superintendent as Civic Leader joint senior fellow, Booker will share his expertise with the Harvard community and explore how superintendents can strengthen their role as community leaders
Professor Tom Kane discusses new data showing gains in math and reading, even as challenges like absenteeism persist
High- and low-income districts improve most since 2022, while middle-income districts (30–70% federally subsidized lunches) lag
Experts examine what research tells us about advancing literacy for students who are learning in more than one language
Former presidents of Trinity College, Berkshire Community College will mentor higher ed students at HGSE
GRAD PROFILE: Ed School student learns to never underestimate the impact of a single teacher
Tanyella Leta, Ed.M.’25, co-founded Maka Kids to help caregivers navigate screen time for young children
Ho is among the 252 new members elected to the prestigious organization in 2026
Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer reflects on how government affects institutions and the country’s education system as a whole at the Askwith Education Forum
GRAD PROFILE: Ph.D. student draws on Inuit philosophy — and her anthropologist mom — to reframe how we understand difference
In Lecturer Richard Melvoin’s class, students examine real-world challenges — from minor complications to high-stakes situations — and learn what it means to lead schools today
The YouTube series will focus on how to improve social and economic mobility in America
Experts at the Askwith Education Forum weighed education’s role in meeting the moment as America celebrates its semiquincentennial
A group of 2026 master’s candidates support student-led projects at new public school focused on science, creativity — and a democratic education
Lecturer Alexis Redding explores why loneliness and uncertainty are a normal part of the college transition and how we can better support students
Two studies highlight the way faith-based organizations serve as a resource in public education
Strategies for teachers to shift focus from getting the right answers to building real mathematical understanding
Jon Star on strategies to move math teaching beyond speed, fostering deeper thinking and understanding for advanced students
A literacy and mental health advocate, “Mychal the Librarian” will address the Class of 2026 on May 27
Two master’s students help Las Vegas evaluate its schools
A study of READS Lab’s MORE curriculum shows that young English learners thrive in language- and content-rich classrooms