SSRI will host an Open House on Monday, April 6 from 12pm to 1pm in 110 Ford Building and on Zoom. Hosted by Erica Frankenberg, this SSRI Open House talk will introduce a new SSRI workgroup aimed at building community among social policy researchers at Penn State. 🔗

The Penn State College of Education remembers M. Kathleen “Kathy” Heid, professor emerita and nationally recognized leader in mathematics education. Her impact on students, colleagues, and the field will endure. www.psu.edu/news/educati...

In this episode, we sit down with a former elementary school teacher and Penn State College of Education recruiter Krishawna Goins. She now works to recruit the next generation of educators to Penn State .

🎧 Penn State College of Education alumna Jackie Foor, executive director of the Consortium for Public Education, joins Invent Penn State’s Dare to Disrupt podcast to discuss connecting education, careers and opportunity for students. Read more: www.psu.edu/news/invent-...

Penn State students teamed up with peers from the University of Zagreb and other global institutions for the International Student Business Meetup. www.psu.edu/news/penn-st...

👏 Congrats to Priya Sharma, associate professor in Penn State’s College of Education, for earning second place in the 2026 Teach-a-thon challenge, highlighting innovative uses of generative AI in teaching. www.psu.edu/news/campus-... #PennState #AIinEducation

SSRI associate director and professor of education and of demography, Erica Frankenberg and her colleagues found that dual-language programs can, in some cases, disrupt the tight link between residential segregation and school enrollment patterns. 🔗 buff.ly/ArDqF4C

Faculty from the College of Education met with colleagues at Spain’s Spanish National Research Council in Madrid to discuss AI’s growing role in education. Gerald K. LeTendre and Gilberto Q. Conchas joined international researchers to explore global implications for policy and practice.

New publications, media engagement and global conversations on education—our latest College of Education News roundup highlights recent achievements from Penn State faculty helping shape research, policy and practice. www.psu.edu/news/educati... #PennState #HigherEd

Bring Our Children to Work Day is coming to Penn State on April 23! At the College of Education, kids can design their dream classroom in KPIL or explore creativity and teamwork in the Little Changemakers Lab. Learn more & register: www.psu.edu/news/human-r...

How is higher education evolving across borders? 🌍 In a new Q&A, Professor Kevin Kinser shares how his research on international branch campuses — and leadership of C-BERT — helps inform global policy, quality, and access in higher ed. Read more: bit.ly/3MF7s5d

Honored to host a delegation from Lagos State University of Education & the University of Lagos at Penn State College of Education last week. Meetings with Dean Gwen Lloyd & college leadership focused on research collaboration, graduate education & global partnership. 🌍🤝 #GlobalEngagement #HigherEd

New research from Penn State’s Erica Frankenberg finds that two-way dual-language programs can modestly reduce school segregation by drawing students beyond neighborhood boundaries — while building bilingual skills for a global workforce. Program design matters. bit.ly/4scXgQw

We were honored to host leaders from Lagos State University of Education and University of Lagos for an afternoon of dialogue and cultural exchange. Global partnerships like this strengthen research, teacher preparation, and our shared commitment to educational excellence. 🌍

The College of Education’s Center for Education and Civil Rights partnered with Penn State Dickinson Law to provide immigration policy training for educators in the State College Area School District — strengthening support for immigrant students and families. www.psu.edu/news/dickins...

🎉 Congrats to Dr. David Lee on being named a Penn State Distinguished Professor — one of the University’s highest honors! His leadership in research, teaching, and mentoring continues to shape inclusive classrooms and support educators nationwide. 👏💙🤍 www.psu.edu/news/educati...

Dr. Gwendolyn M. Lloyd has been appointed dean of the Penn State College of Education for a two-year term. Since serving as interim dean, she has championed student success, faculty excellence, and an inclusive vision for the future. Congratulations, Dean Lloyd! www.psu.edu/news/adminis...

Mentoring that listens, supports and empowers. The Department of Education Policy Studies recently welcomed Dr. Cory Brown (Ohio State) for a dynamic talk on culturally responsive mentoring and the power of student voice across K–12 and higher ed. #PennState #MentoringMatters #StudentVoice

@professordana.bsky.social is helping shape a global conversation on empathy and youth development — elevating youth voice as a cornerstone of civic learning and leadership. bit.ly/4r6Tt6U

Professor Soo-yong Byun shares insight in The New York Times on South Korea’s “cram school” culture and its impact on student stress, family decisions, and educational inequality. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/04/w...

Associate Professor Ty Hollett studies how people pick up new skills through exploration and repetition - like skateboarding, video games, or riding BMX. #HowWeLearn #LearningInMotion #PennStateEducation

Associate Professor Ty Hollett studies how people pick up new skills through exploration and repetition - like skateboarding, video games, or riding BMX. By tapping into their interests, Hollett can help students imagine new possibilities in learning. #HowWeLearn #PennStateEducation

Big news from Penn State’s College of Education: faculty and students earned national recognition and shared new research shaping education, policy, and leadership. Proof that impact happens every day in our community. Read more: www.psu.edu/news/educati... #PennState #HigherEd #ResearchImpact

Big news for the College of Education! 🎓 Our online Master’s in Education ranked #25 (tie) in the U.S. News & World Report 2026 Best Online Programs, with top specialty and veterans rankings across leadership, special education, and curriculum & instruction. 💙 www.psu.edu/news/world-c...

From the X Games to the Winter Olympics, elite athletes show us how learning really works. 🛹❄️ Associate Professor Ty Hollett explains how curiosity, practice, and exploration drive skill development—on a skateboard and beyond. www.psu.edu/news/educati... #PennState #LearningSciences

Mañana recibimos a Gilberto Conchas de la @psuedu.bsky.social Es un auténtico lujo inaugurar la temporada de seminarios con una de las voces más influyentes en educación y desigualdad. Acércate al @cchscsic.bsky.social o sigue su charla en directo por aquí: www.youtube.com/live/sWopeGL...

Ayer fue un placer recibir a Gilberto Conchas, profesor de la Pennsylvania State University (@psuedu.bsky.social), en la sesión inaugural de nuestra nueva temporada de seminarios. Aquí os dejamos algunas fotos junto con la grabación completa de la charla: youtube.com/live/sWopeGL...

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