News Leading for Impact, Across Education At HGSE's Centennial Kickoff on January 30, faculty breakout sessions explored key challenges in the field — and the Ed School's role in creating meaningful improvement. Posted February 6, 2020 By News editor Visit HGSE’s Centennial site for 100 Stories of Impact, regional alumni celebrations, Future of Education convenings, and other ways to get involved in the celebration. Data for Impact: Professor Thomas Kane (foreground) was joined by Professor Andrew Ho (background) and Senior Lecturer Kathryn Boudett for a conversation about the powers — and pitfalls — of using data to improve student outcomes. Senior Lecturer Carrie Conaway moderated. Global Partnerships for Impact: Professor Fernando Reimers spoke about HGSE's projects and partnerships with organization in countries around the world. The faculty panel — which included Professor Catherine Snow and Associate Professor Sarah Dryden-Peterson — highlighted successful strategies and lessons learned. Senior Lecturer Pamela Mason moderated. Professor Deborah Jewell-Sherman participates in the Leading Systems for Excellence, Equity, and Impact panel in Askwith Hall, January 2020 Photo: Jill Anderson Leading Systems for Excellence, Equity, and Impact: The conversation in Askwith Hall between Professor Deborah Jewell-Sherman (foreground) and Senior Lecturers Jennifer Cheatham (background), Drew Echelson, and Mary Grassa-O'Neill centered on the core choices and challenges that drove their prior work as system leaders, with consideration of the role of leadership, management, community and family engagement, and their own values. Associate Professor Ebony Bridwell-Mitchell moderated. Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Education: Professors Monica Higgins (pictured) and James Honan and Associate Professor Karen Brennan led a dynamic session on making a difference in the world through creative approaches to the needs of the field. Faculty and participants explored the key strategies and skills for achieving impactful results and how teaching, research, and outreach experiences at HGSE have been catalysts for success. Policy for Impact: Professors Martin West (foreground) and Roberto Gonzales (background right) and Senior Lecturer Mandy Savitz-Romer (background center) discussed HGSE's rich history of using research to inform a wide array of policies at the local, state, and federal levels. The conversation — with Professor Paul Reville moderating — drew on real-world examples designed to inspire action. Teaching for Impact: Professor Meira Levinson (pictured) and Josh Bookin, associate director of instructional support and development, led this interactive session during which participants learned about the Instructional Moves (IM) project and its impact on the field, while also experiencing firsthand how these teaching resources can be leveraged for meaningful professional development. News The latest research, perspectives, and highlights from the Harvard Graduate School of Education Explore All Articles Related Articles News Celebrating 100 Years of the Ed School HGSE kicks off its Centennial with a day of conversation about why education matters, what’s necessary to create opportunity for every learner, and what’s next for HGSE. News HGSE 100 Years in the Making: Past, Present, and Future of Education for Communities of Color Educators, scholars, and activists came together to discuss issues of race, class, and education at this year's Alumni of Color Conference. News Our Community, Our Strength A video created for HGSE’s Centennial Kickoff illuminates the energy and aspirations of the Harvard Graduate School of Education.