In Madrid, Professor Gilberto Conchas presented “Success in the City,”examining anti-racism, equity, and transformative engagement in urban society at Spain’s National Research Council (CSIC). 🌍🎓

✨ Arranca una nueva temporada de seminarios ✨ Tenemos el privilegio de recibir a Gilberto Conchas @psuedu.bsky.social, una referencia internacional para entender la educación y la desigualdad desde las realidades urbanas. El próximo miércoles, a las 12:00 h, en el @cchscsic.bsky.social

Brandon McDonald knows the sights and sounds. He leads a team of Penn State University tour guides - showing prospective students and their families what Happy Valley is. It is all a part of his plan in pursuing a doctorate in Educational Policy and Leadership: www.psu.edu/news/campus-...

Alumni spotlight ✨ Proud of Emma Wolfe (’23), a Penn State College of Education grad now teaching middle school social studies and recently selected to present at the National Council for the Social Studies conference in D.C. 💙🤍 myemail.constantcontact.com/Parker-Frida...

Maymester in Mexico is a study abroad program in the Penn State College of Education. The deadline to apply is Thursday, Jan. 22. For more information on the dates, experiences, and how to apply: ed.psu.edu/maymester-me...

Proud to see Professor Erica Frankenberg once again named to the Edu-Scholar Public Influence Rankings. Her work continues to shape national conversations on education policy and equity. 👏 infogram.com/the-2026-rhs... #PennState #HigherEd #EducationPolicy

Proud to see Professor Erica Frankenberg featured in Education Week—sharing how dual-language programs can support both bilingual learning and school integration. Research that moves equity forward. www.edweek.org/teaching-lea...

🎉 Big things happening in the Penn State College of Education! Our latest news roundup highlights faculty, staff, and student achievements—from research and scholarships to national and global recognition. Proud of this community and its impact. 🔗 www.psu.edu/news/educati... #PennState #WeAre

From Penn State to the Peace Corps 🌍 Education policy alum Kyle Horn-Green is putting learning into action—from the D.C. Social Justice Fellowship to service in Morocco. His journey shows how education can drive real, human-centered change. 🔗 bit.ly/3MC7E4R

🎙️ New episode of Education Matters explores how higher education in prison can support dignity, opportunity and reentry. Hear from members of Penn State’s Restorative Justice Initiative, including Irvin Moore, who pursued a bachelor’s degree after 52 years in prison. 🔗 www.psu.edu/news/educati...

Penn State College of Education alumni José Julián Prieto and Annie Everett, doctoral grads of the Dept. of Education Policy Studies, are shaping the global conversation on ethical engagement in higher ed through their scholarship. 🌍 🔗 ed.psu.edu/news/penn-st...

From personal adversity to national advocacy 💙 Education Policy Studies alum Elijah Armstrong is turning lived experience into action — advancing student voice, equity, and education policy at a national level. A powerful reminder of how education can drive change. bit.ly/4q46hdi #PennState #WeAre

What are the implications of the 2024 U.S. Supreme Court ruling, Loper, for education research and policy? Researchers investigate the case's promises to reshape governance in education. ➡️ bit.ly/4f8S8aP #RaquelMuñiz @rebeccanatow.com @bostoncollege.bsky.social @hofstrau.bsky.social

You can teach English as a Second Language in Ecuador as part of the Immersion Experience program with the Penn State College of Education. The deadline to apply for the program is Dec. 12, 2025: ed.psu.edu/tesl-ecuador

Artificial Intelligence can be a force of change in education. Researchers at the Penn State College of Education are using #AI to train teachers with classroom simulations: m.youtube.com/watch?v=-M2n...

Dr. Naaborle Sackeyfio’s visit sparked lively conversations on energy, justice, and lifelong learning across the College of Education. Grateful for the insights and momentum her time on campus created. 🌍💡 🔗 psu.edu/news/education/story/scholars-visit-sparks-dialogue-energy-justice-and-learning

Big news from the College of Education! ✨ New awards, impactful research, and fresh publications are highlighting our community’s commitment to equity, innovation, and educational excellence. Read more ⬇️ www.psu.edu/news/educati...

Associate Professor Priya Priya Sharma is using artificial intelligence to help train future teachers. Students can step into a virtual reality classroom, solve problems, and get teaching experience all with the help of AI. m.youtube.com/watch?v=vy7y...

Congrats to Education Policy Studies doctoral student Alagammai Meyyappan, selected as a 2025 APPAM Equity & Inclusion Fellow. Her time at the Seattle conference was shaped by Dr. Bostic’s candid insights and a powerful discussion on caste and public policy. #APPAM #PublicPolicy

A landmark gift from alumnus Jonathan Wolf will expand scholarships and hands-on training for students in our RHS program—strengthening the pipeline of future behavioral-health and recovery professionals. A meaningful boost for students and communities. www.psu.edu/news/develop...

New research led by Associate Professor Allison Fleming shows poor health is the leading cause of involuntary retirement. Mid-life health challenges hit hardest for minorities and those without a degree—highlighting the need for stronger support and workplace accommodations. bit.ly/44qC6EL

Penn State, led by PI Allison Fleming, has earned an $824K federal grant to train 40 future vocational rehab professionals. The goal: expand opportunity, strengthen the VR workforce, and support people with disabilities in achieving meaningful employment. bit.ly/3Kjf3oG

Honored to celebrate Dr. Mildred Boveda, who received the 2025 TED Social Justice Award on Nov. 12 in Kansas City. Her leadership in equity and intersectional competence is shaping the future of teacher prep. A well-deserved recognition! 💙📘 bit.ly/4oQFp0h

We sit down with formerly incarcerated individual Irvin Moore - who is pursuing a bachelor's degree after serving 52 years in prison. Learn about the Restorative Justice Initiative at Penn State: www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9Xw...

A study including Penn State College of Education associate dean for research P. Karen Murphy found that a discussion approach improves language arts comprehension for 4th and 5th graders. www.psu.edu/news/educati...

🌟 Faculty Spotlight 🌟 Meet Elisa Hopkins, Teaching Professor in the College of Education, who brings children’s literature and social justice to life through online learning. 💙 🔗 psu.edu/news/academics/story/penn-states-online-faculty-spotlights-holly-overton-and-elisa-hopkins

Exciting updates from the Penn State College of Education! 🎓 From award-winning research to big conference moments, our community is making an impact. Check out the latest highlights: www.psu.edu/news/educati... #WeAre #PennState #Education

A study led by Asst. Prof. Brandy Henry explores a peer-led housing model for men reentering society—focusing on community, health, and belonging over surveillance. Rethinking what success after incarceration. www.ed.psu.edu/news/penn-st... #PennState #Reentry #SocialImpact #Education

From Object to Subject: The identities and experiences of Black women preservice teachers (BWPSTs) are often absent in teacher education literature. In this review, Dr. Mariah Deans Harmon provides recommendations on how teacher education scholars can center BWPSTs. ➡️ bit.ly/3WNXu2A

New article examining enrollment in two-way dual language immersion programs in LAUSD. These programs are often located near students who benefit most from DLI. But (in article freely available through end of next month)... (1/2) authors.elsevier.com/c/1lvks,17Ro...

Congrats to our own Roy B. Clariana, William J. Rothwell, and Roger L. Geiger on their induction into the Penn State Emeritus Academy! Their lasting impact through teaching, research, and service continues to inspire. 💙 #PennState #PSUCollegeOfEd #FacultyExcellence www.psu.edu/news/faculty...

Meet Maeve - an Elementary and Early Childhood Education major at the #PennState College of Education. If you want to make an impact teaching in students like Maeve: ed.psu.edu/academics/de...

New research from Penn State finds early childhood classrooms across the U.S. remain highly segregated—over 25% are 90%+ one race or ethnicity. These patterns shape opportunity from the start and call for equity-driven policy change. bit.ly/4hbLbH1 #PennStateEducation #RacialEquity #EarlyLearning

Kim Powell, professor of art education and Asian studies, calls her research project “StoryWalks.” Weaving through complex histories and personal pasts, Powell was introduced to a community of people who share stories as they walk: ed.psu.edu/news/learnin...

The College of Education enters a new chapter of leadership as Gwendolyn Lloyd is named interim dean. We look forward to continued collaboration and progress in advancing our mission of innovation, equity, and impact. #PennState #EducationLeadership www.psu.edu/news/adminis...

As a 13-year-old, Professor Kimberly Powell managed to have a conversation with then-President Jimmy Carter. Powell spoke to Carter as part of the live radio show “Ask the President” on National Public Radio. ed.psu.edu/news/learnin...

Members of the College of Education Alumni Society Board met this week to discuss ways to strengthen alumni engagement, joined by Dean Kimberly Lawless. #WeAre #changED

Leadership transition: Dean Kimberly Lawless will step down Oct. 15 and return to the faculty to lead work on AI in education. Full story: www.psu.edu/news/adminis...

Congrats to Prof. Gilberto Q. Conchas! 🎉 His book Repertoires of Racial Resistance has won the 2025 AESA Critics’ Choice Book Award, honoring its vision of educational justice and the brilliance of BIPOC youth. 📚✨ #PennStateEducation

We're addicted to giving future teachers hands-on teaching experience in our Maker Spaces at the Penn State College of Education. The Krause Pedagogical Innovation Laboratory is a Makerspace developed for students to design, create, and develop materials for interactive learning.

Just preparing the next generation of teachers at the Penn State College of Education. #WeAre #changED

A new book co-edited by Penn State’s Gilberto Conchas & Victor DeAlba highlights how “husks of support” from families, schools & communities help Latina/o/x students thrive. 🌽 Read more: www.psu.edu/news/educati...

From global immersion in Ecuador to AI in classrooms and research on equity, Penn State’s College of Education is driving innovation and impact. Explore the latest updates 👉 www.psu.edu/news/educati...

Congrats to Assistant Professor Dylan Paré on being named to the 2025–26 Teaching & Learning Technologies Faculty Advisory Committee. Their expertise will help shape how innovative tools support teaching and learning across Penn State. www.psu.edu/news/univers... #EdTech #PennState

Big cheers to our newly hired, promoted & tenured faculty! 🥂✨ We celebrated at RE Farm Café and couldn’t be prouder of this amazing crew. 💙 #WeAre #FacultyExcellence

Congrats to Asst. Prof. Kari Sherwood, named one of six new co-funded faculty with Penn State’s Social Science Research Institute! Her work advances equity in teaching & learning across disciplines. 🎓 #PennState www.psu.edu/news/social-...

#PennState College of Education Dean Kimberly Lawless shares insights on how #AI is rapidly reshaping education — and why educators must stay flexible and open to change. Full first episode of the Education Matters podcast on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMY1...

Six new faculty members have joined SSRI! Please welcome Miranda Galvin, Riley Tucker, Janette Watkins, Kari Sherwood, Kathryn Spearman & Elizabeth Skowron. @psuedu.bsky.social Read more about them here ➡️

Penn State is hosting The Fair Summit: Futures of AI in Rural Education Sept. 24. Policymakers, educators & tech leaders will explore how AI can support equity & innovation in rural schools. Learn more: www.psu.edu/news/educati...

The #PennState College of Education presents the first episode of the Education Matters Podcast featuring Dean Kimberly Lawless. You can find the full episode on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMY1... #WeAre #changED