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The final Askwith Education Forum of the 2024–25 academic year marked the launch of the B.R.A.V.E. Institute and explored challenges ahead for the U.S. education system
A panel of superintendents from across the U.S. joined CEPR leaders to discuss new data and share successes in navigating post-COVID challenges
An expert panel examines the potential impact on K–12 of Trump’s second term
Author Eve L. Ewing discusses how having honest conversations about the history of schooling — particularly in regard to underserved student populations — can lead to meaningful change in the field
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
Ph.D. candidate Lily An helps shape how we evaluate students with her research
A new guide offers advice and strategies for using generative AI tools to support self-directed project-based learning
The final Askwith Education Forum of the fall semester discussed leadership, hope, and the ambition to meet the moment
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
The visiting fellowship supports new and aspiring leaders of cradle-to-career place-based partnerships
Rob Watson, EdRedesign’s inaugural executive director, reflects on his journey and looks ahead to what’s next
EdRedesign Lab Summer Institute convenes community firepower
Zaentz Early Education Initiative looks for fresh ideas to transform the early education landscape
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
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
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
The final Askwith Education Forum of the academic year featured a standout panel of "cradle-to-career" innovators
Christina Grant outlines her vision for the Center for Educational Policy Research at Harvard as she joins as its executive director this spring
A pediatrician discusses the prevalence and effects of corporal punishment in schools, and what it might take to end it for good
Education Now examines how we can transform K–12 public school systems into more human-centered communities that support both educators and students
How current practices in math education around tracking and teaching can be dismantled to achieve the promise of equity in math classrooms
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
An exploration of healing-centered engagement, a social-emotional learning approach that promotes self-esteem and offers a holistic view of recovery for young people of color managing trauma while also creating positive conditions for academic achievement.
A conversation about recovery and ongoing challenges featured past and present Chicago Public Schools leaders
Senior Lecturer Joe Blatt has assembled a cross-Harvard team to develop methods for turning climate change skeptics into green energy supporters after being awarded a Salata Institute grant
Allowing teachers to take a central role is a key step toward meaningful school transformation
With the help of HGSE professional development, educators work collaboratively to learn new ways to help turn their schools around
How higher education has reacted to the end of affirmative action and the path forward for equity
Neighborhood leaders from around the country gathered at HGSE to share new ideas and guidance around "transforming place"
Professor Tom Kane discusses "the nation's report card" and what needs to be done to help students make up for learning loss.
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 our experience with COVID-19 shows these partnerships to be a necessity — for all communities
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