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“The primary risk of free community college is that we will focus too much on price, and not enough on quality. … The risk is that the fiscal burden of free tuition will cause legislators to cut appropriations over time.”
Educational economist Matthew Kraft, Ed.D.'13, was appointed in July
Eleven new presidents of Historically Black Colleges and Universities took part in the annual Harvard Seminar for New Presidents at HGSE
"Education can and should remain central, but we need to be very open to the form that education will take — from cradle to grave, with new kinds of roles, expertise, and options."
New book extends Data Wise model to the system level
With his new book, Senior Lecturer Irvin Scott wants to inspire other educators toward meaningful impact
For one master's student, education brings a clean start
The final Askwith Education Forum of the academic year featured a standout panel of "cradle-to-career" innovators
An HGSE professional development course offers a framework for educators to help students navigate the complex world of mental health
Intelligence augmentation shows that human + AI is an ideal partnership — and the future of white-collar work
Experts consider new ways to help high school and college students discern their vocations and pursue fulfilling careers in an age where job prospects are evolving
Alum found a way to support communal wellness for Black and Latina early childhood educators
Master’s student breaks out in Hollywood as she breaks stereotypes
"Especially given the liminal, post-pandemic moment we’re in, it’s important to grapple with this basic truth: if employees feel that their ideas and suggestions don’t matter, it’s very hard for them to feel engaged."
Two financial columnists join Education Now to explore how to teach kids about money and finances.
Professional education alumnus pushes the boundaries of Italian academia
With the help of HGSE professional development, educators work collaboratively to learn new ways to help turn their schools around
"Leaders of learning must do more than assess the quality of instruction. They must continually examine the larger system that either supports or constrains excellent instruction and both seek and use shared insight to cultivate collaborative change."
“Education is important, but it’s no panacea. And an education-only narrative misses other structural features of our society that have to change. ... The core thing is how much race matters.”
"Early in your career, it can be useful to have an assortment of mentors (i.e., a mentor board of directors) to guide you — first, because they may have different insights that can help you in your career journey, and second, because you’re asking for less time and commitment from each individual mentor."
"In our mid-twenties, we also stop experiencing the intensity of the 'imaginary audience,' which makes us especially attuned to what other people think about us ... . As the imaginary audience quiets down, we feel more willing to deviate from groupthink or even to stand out from the crowd by innovating and taking strategic risks."
Longtime radio host shares what he’s learned from his incarcerated students
Twelve districts in the United States and Canada are remaking their schools to bring deeper learning for all, and their stories could change the entire field.
How to create equitable summer opportunities to help all students bridge the gap between college and career
An innovative community for educators of color finds ways to provide support remotely
Ph.D. student Jeraul Mackey's research examines how organizational culture around entry-level hiring in the nonprofit sector can expand and limit opportunity