A curriculum for building bridges across divides
News
Tested among more than 8,600 young people in India, a program emphasizing unity and diversity reduced prejudice and boosted cooperation, offering a scalable way to build social trust.
Tomiko Brown-Nagin appointed dean of Stanford Graduate School of Education
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The distinguished leader in higher education and accomplished scholar in the fields of law, history, and education reform will begin her tenure on Nov. 1.
New initiative expands educator training beyond campus
Research
With the launch of PLEX, Stanford’s Graduate School of Education expands access to professional development programs for teachers, school leaders, and other educators.
Decade of research reshapes multilingual learner policy
Research
A Stanford partnership with nine California school districts found that reclassification barriers limit multilingual learners’ access to college-prep coursework – findings now shaping state legislation.
Stanford philosopher Denis C. Phillips dies at 88
Obituary
The longtime Stanford professor was an influential voice in the philosophy of education, bringing clarity to questions about how knowledge develops.
Five summer reads that speak to how teens live now
News
Stanford education scholar Jennifer Wolf talks about the benefits of reading for pleasure and recommends some powerful titles for young adults.
Education grads encouraged to lead with compassion
News
At Stanford GSE’s diploma ceremony, graduates were urged to “use their voices with courage” as they prepare to shape the future of education.
Ira Lit named faculty director of the Haas Center
News
The education professor brings a career steeped in community-engaged scholarship and teaching to his new role leading Stanford’s public service hub.
‘Learning recession’ in U.S. schools predates pandemic
Research
A recent study reveals that U.S. student achievement was declining for years before COVID-19 – and that recovery, so far, has been uneven.
LeVar Burton on how reading unleashes the imagination
Event
At the annual GSE Cubberley Lecture, the actor and children’s literacy advocate talked about literacy, tech, and the power of storytelling. “No one can imprison your mind. Or your imagination.”