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Ph.D. candidate Jeannette Garcia Coppersmith’s research focuses on inherent bias, and what happens when teachers let students endure the “productive struggle” of learning ambitious mathematics
How master’s student Gabriela Nguyen is helping others at HGSE — and beyond — break away from their overreliance on cellphones and social media
Lecturer Aaliyah El-Amin and Boston College Professor Scott Seider examine what it truly means to pursue education justice in K–12 schools
After identifying a critical disconnect in climate resources at Harvard, master's student Julie Heck is building the platforms that turn awareness into impact
After a devastating hurricane destroyed her performing arts school, master's student Rasheen Jamison Richardson decided to go back to school
A new book demonstrates how to educate for social action and why it doesn’t have to come at the expense of academic learning
The 23rd annual Alumni of Color Conference takes place at HGSE on February 28 and March 1
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
To celebrate National School Counseling Week, four school counselors — all graduates of HGSE's Certificate of Advanced Study (C.A.S.) in Counseling Program — share what their careers mean to them and the students they serve every day
Ph.D. candidate Lily An helps shape how we evaluate students with her research
One current HGSE student writes on how she decided to go back to school
New book from alum says we do, but it doesn’t have to be that way
Alum makes Massachusetts Teacher of the Year finals a second time
Afterschool nonprofit gives New York City students an edge in becoming authors and podcasters
Could more AP courses help with cross-income interactions?
After winning a Fulbright, Zion Dyson, Ed.M.’24, has returned to Cambodia to expand the children's music program she began as an undergrad.
A selection of notable recent books published by HGSE alumni
Alum Tara Nicola’s latest research tackles how to better support school counselors in producing school profiles
After founding a nonprofit dedicated to uplifting youth voice, master's student Priya Thelapurath's is taking her natural next step — into the classroom
Project Zero's Edward Clapp explains the participatory approach to creativity, and how it can empower students by validating their contributions and helping them develop purpose in the world
Two alums help teachers help students with Primary Sources
The unique format of the Online Master’s in Education Program allows students to put lessons learned at HGSE into action — in real time
Child and family policy expert Elliot Haspel, Ed.M.'09, discusses the challenges and potential solutions for universal childcare in the United States
Alum Niobe Way discusses the crisis of connection among boys and young men, focusing on how societal norms about masculinity suppress emotional vulnerability and deep friendships
An alum shared her journey from computer science student to her current role as an education leader at OpenAI
Alum Janna Wagner wants to get this message across – and help those centers stay successful
Terms began for the four new members of HGSE's Alumni Council in July
Educational economist Matthew Kraft, Ed.D.'13, was appointed in July
Six HGSE students were awarded up to $12,500 to continue their entrepreneurial endeavors this summer
Alum Adrian Anantawan, violinist, educator, and disability advocate will mark the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act with a concert program that highlights outstanding young musicians with disabilities
Two members of HGSE's class of 2024 and a current Ph.D. student were honored with Fulbright U.S. Student Awards for 2024-2025
Alum Aria Mustary's Mai Soli Foundation aims to empower young girls through mentorship, unlock their potential, and shift societal perceptions that lead to child marriage
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
Why one student’s work to combat media misinformation is personal
Six graduating students share something they learned in class this past year that changed their thinking
Alum Patrick Tutwiler on his journey from the classroom to the highest education office in the state
Six students share who inspired them to be here this year
For one master's student, education brings a clean start
Olivia Chi, Ed.M.'17, Ph.D.'20, discusses the ongoing efforts to ensure the quality and stability of the teaching workforce
With the QT Library, Carina Traub, Ed.M.'21, has built an inclusive environment using the transformative power of literature to foster understanding and community
With "Hollow Tree," HGSE student and film director Kira Akerman makes filmmaking an education journey
Support for low-income prospective college students and their families more crucial than ever during troubled federal financial aid rollout
As post-COVID absenteeism rates continue unabated, a look at how strong family-school engagement can help
Current student empowers girls in low and middle-income countries through digital literacy
How current practices in math education around tracking and teaching can be dismantled to achieve the promise of equity in math classrooms
New comparative study from Ph.D. candidate Maya Alkateb-Chami finds strong correlation between low literacy outcomes for children and schools teaching in different language from home
During National School Counseling Week, five students talk about the many reasons they’ve chosen this life-altering career path
Even puppets need an entourage