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Terms began for the four new members of HGSE's Alumni Council in July
A new report details what teens think parents and teachers should know about how they use, or don’t use, generative artificial intelligence
The visiting fellowship supports new and aspiring leaders of cradle-to-career place-based partnerships
Appointees bring expertise in areas including artificial intelligence, special education, and education policy
A new study co-authored by Megan Satterthwaite-Freiman highlights the need for more effective and personalized training on how to lead conversations about sensitive topics in the classroom
Rob Watson, EdRedesign’s inaugural executive director, reflects on his journey and looks ahead to what’s next
A new research paper provides a model for social and emotional learning in schools that is culturally sustaining
Educational economist Matthew Kraft, Ed.D.'13, was appointed in July
Professor Adriana Umaña-Taylor's work focuses on understanding how individual and contextual factors, such as ethnic-racial identity, interact to inform adolescents' development and affect academic success
Eleven new presidents of Historically Black Colleges and Universities took part in the annual Harvard Seminar for New Presidents at HGSE
The Ed School kicked off the academic year with a daylong orientation on campus
A summer institute dives into teaching hard histories and tough topics in developmentally appropriate and pedagogically sophisticated ways
Six HGSE students were awarded up to $12,500 to continue their entrepreneurial endeavors this summer
Over the last year, the achievements of a number of Harvard Graduate School of Education faculty, students, and alumni were recognized
Influential educator and former HGSE administrator died on July 11 at the age of 87
Alum Adrian Anantawan, violinist, educator, and disability advocate will mark the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act with a concert program that highlights outstanding young musicians with disabilities
EdRedesign Lab Summer Institute convenes community firepower
Zaentz Early Education Initiative looks for fresh ideas to transform the early education landscape
A paper published earlier this year highlighted the dangers of rising temperatures on infants’ development and health, offered practical solutions to mitigate its effects
New literacy briefs correct common myths and misconceptions
A new book lays out a roadmap for the messy, challenging, and hard work of using data to make positive change across all layers of the school system
A new study finds federal relief funds, which will expire this fall, helped with academic recovery, especially in low-income schools, but urges states to help students who still remain behind
To complete the recovery, researchers advise states to target resources on academic interventions, such as tutoring and summer learning, and reducing absenteeism
Professor Nonie Lesaux reflects on briefs she co-authored to bridge the gap between literacy research and practice
After 55 years teaching at Harvard, Light will retire at the end of June
Two members of HGSE's class of 2024 and a current Ph.D. student were honored with Fulbright U.S. Student Awards for 2024-2025
Alum Aria Mustary's Mai Soli Foundation aims to empower young girls through mentorship, unlock their potential, and shift societal perceptions that lead to child marriage
After a trip to meet with the Dalai Lama, an Ed.L.D. student says we do
New book extends Data Wise model to the system level
Gahyun Callie Sung's journey to HGSE and the LIT Lab is reflected in her research into data and using AI to improve student outcomes
The prepared Commencement remarks of Dean Bridget Terry Long
Bridget Terry Long will depart her role as dean at the end of June, leaving a legacy of commitment, adaptability, and innovation in the field
The prepared remarks of Convocation speaker Howard Gardner
A total of 755 Ed School graduates were honored in Radcliffe Yard on May 23 as Bridget Terry Long delivered her final commencement speech as HGSE dean
Featuring an address by renowned psychologist Howard Gardner, remarks from graduating student speaker Aryana Kamelian, Ed.M.'24, and a speech from Senior Lecturer Irvin Scott
Harvard-wide Commencement ceremony will feature Lecturer Alexis Redding, HGSE alumni, graduates of the Online Master's in Education during the May 23 broadcast
The prepared remarks of Convocation faculty speaker Irvin Scott
The HGSE lecturer was praised by students for their deep commitment to academic success and wellbeing.
Alums will be honored for their educational contributions at HGSE Convocation
Why one student’s work to combat media misinformation is personal
The short answer is, it does
With her research work, doctoral marshal Mary Laski, Ph.D.'24, is trying to make teaching in K–12 schools more sustainable and attractive
Marshal Doug Mosher, Ph.D.'24, reflects on his journey to the Ed. School and the lessons — musical and teaching — learned along the way
We look at the yeas and nays for keeping — or dropping — the test that’s been called the great leveler and the enemy of equity
When an interest in doing crosswords becomes an interest in making crosswords
And why these decisions are ethical, not just practical
Clari Heredia and Bryant Odega will be honored with the Intellectual Contribution Award for the Teaching and Teacher Leadership Program
Kamal James and Inella Ray will be honored with the Intellectual Contribution Award for the Online Master's in Education Program