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A video created for HGSE’s Centennial Kickoff illuminates the energy and aspirations of the Harvard Graduate School of Education

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

President Bacow and deans from around Harvard University come together to mark the start of HGSE's Centennial, taking on the vital question of why education matters

How understanding the healthcare system can lead to better outcomes for students.

On October 21 at the Askwith Forums, a panel of educators and researchers will discuss ways to create formal educational settings where children can safely and successfully learn through play.

Recording artist Casanova joined Edyson Julio, Ed.M.’18, at HGSE for a conversation about incarceration, its impact on urban education, and pathways to reform

A musical and Muppet-filled evening pays tribute to the 50 years of collaboration between Sesame Workshop and Harvard

Orientation began with the signature HGSE faculty “8x8” event in which eight faculty members present for eight minutes each on their cutting edge work in education.

Sociologist and writer Eve L. Ewing will join Professor Sara Lawrence-Lightfoot at the Askwith Forums for a discussion of thinking and writing through the lens of black feminism.

Welcoming students to campus for faculty talks and cohort gatherings.

The UndocuAllies Initiative and master’s candidate Ariana Aparicio Aguilar bring new urgency to supporting undocumented students at colleges and beyond.

Actors and creatives gather at HGSE to explore how the pop culture landscape is shifting for Asian stories, defying stereotype and allowing authentic identities.

An exploration of how the voices of Black educators have contributed to the conversation in education — and how they have been silenced.

Two of the student tri-chairs of the 2019 Alumni of Color Conference speak about the goals for this year’s event and how educators can create spaces that are welcoming for all.

More than 100 educators from the AIE community gathered last fall for a two-day summit to paint, create, and continue the conversation.

Double Take, HGSE's community storytelling program, held its latest successful event on December 7.

A discussion on how communities can collaborate to accelerate positive outcomes for children.

HGSE event explores issues surrounding gender identity, race, and student support at the level of the student experience.

A conversation with Michael Sandel about robust discourse and ethical decision-making during polarized times.

He prized gentleness and kindness, but Fred Rogers was a stubborn advocate for children — and his message continues to shape early education.

A panel discussion about the advancement of education opportunity, equality, and inclusion on an international scale.

As part of HGSE’s sixth annual Teaching and Learning Week, Associate Professor Karen Brennan opened the doors of her popular class to the larger community.

The legacy of children’s television pioneer Fred Rogers.

To encourage civic participation, getting out the vote is a crucial step — but it's just the first step on the road to lasting engagement.

Global Teacher Prize winner Andria Zafirakou visits the Askwith Forums to speak on the importance of making an arts education accessible to all.

On Thursday, September 20, HGSE hosted the annual Jeanne S. Chall Lecture and Reception, named for late HGSE Professor Jeanne Chall, a leading expert in reading research and instruction

Orientation began with the signature HGSE faculty “8x8” event in which eight faculty members present for eight minutes each on their cutting edge work in education.

How students are participating in greater activism to protect their right to safety in schools.

John Silvanus Wilson Jr. returns to his alma mater, where he is currently a president-in-residence, to deliver the convocation address.

HGSE Rural Educators Alliance co-founder Carlye Sayler shares what we can expect from this week's events around rural education.

Boston Celtics' Jaylen Brown discusses education, race, and institutionalized sport, and how athletes can use their public voices to advocate for change.

At the Askwith Forums on November 6, join Wolfram and Gardner as they discuss views on computational thinking in 21st-century education.

What does learning to change the world look like? HGSE faculty members individually share their perspectives in dynamic, TED Talk-style presentations.

A conversation about the tangible and intangible benefits of college athletics, with the aim of broadening how we think about the role of sport and its impact on education and society.

What you should know about Harvard Divinity School Professor Cornel West before the Askwith Forum on October 4.

On October 5, 2017, the Saul Zaentz Early Education Initiative brought together leaders in early education from across the country for discussions around the delivery of high-quality early learning at scale and its benefit to children and society.

A discussion about innovations in education systems across the world and what students need to learn today in order to live their fullest lives

A debate on how educators should grapple with the school voucher, one of the most pressing questions in education policy

How to empower young people to become changemakers

Building community and collaboration to tackle the challenging work on school diversity issues was the focus of the recent School Diversity Strategic Planning Conference held at the Harvard Graduate School of Education.

A panel examines the state of sexual violence in schools and explore how both public and private actors are working to encourage a freer and safer educational sphere

The Saul Zaentz Early Education Initiative kicked off its professional learning efforts with a one-day convening of policymakers and practitioners at HGSE.

What you should know about the former President of Spelman College before her talk at the Askwith Forums.

What you should know about about the Virginia Board of Education member before the Askwith Forum on March 6.

A panel of social justice leaders discuss their different paths to activism and the values they bring to the work

Rev. Jesse Jackson on diversity and the role educators can play in fighting inequality