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Penn State College of Education @psuedu.bsky.social · 2d

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...

Penn State College of Education @psuedu.bsky.social · 3d

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

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Lloyd named interim dean of the Penn State College of Education | Penn State University

Gwendolyn M. Lloyd, senior associate dean for faculty affairs in the Penn State College of Education, has been named interim dean of the college, effective Oct. 16, while a national search is launched...

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Penn State College of Education @psuedu.bsky.social · 4d

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.

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Penn State College of Education @psuedu.bsky.social · 7d

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

Penn State College of Education @psuedu.bsky.social · 8d

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...

College of Education Dean Kimberly Lawless stepping down, returning to faculty | Penn State University

Penn State College of Education Dean Kimberly Lawless, who has led the college since 2019, is stepping down from her role as dean, effective Oct. 15, and will return to the college’s faculty. Lawless ...

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Penn State College of Education @psuedu.bsky.social · 10d

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

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Penn State College of Education @psuedu.bsky.social · 13d

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.

Penn State College of Education @psuedu.bsky.social · 15d

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

#WeAre #changED

Penn State College of Education @psuedu.bsky.social · 16d

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...

Q&A: How do ‘husks of support’ nurture Latina/o/x student success? | Penn State University

A new book co-edited by Penn State’s Gilberto Q. Conchas and doctoral candidate Victor DeAlba highlights how families, schools and communities provide “husks of support” that sustain Latina/o/x studen...

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Penn State College of Education @psuedu.bsky.social · 16d

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...

College of Education News: Sept. 24, 2025 | Penn State University

Students, staff and faculty members from Penn State's College of Education share recent research and career achievements.

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Penn State College of Education @psuedu.bsky.social · 17d

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...

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Teaching and Learning Technologies Faculty Advisory Committee members named | Penn State University

Teaching and Learning with Technology, part of Penn State University Libraries, has announced the Teaching and Learning Technologies Faculty Advisory Committee members for the 2025-26 academic year. T...

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Penn State College of Education @psuedu.bsky.social · 19d

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

Penn State College of Education @psuedu.bsky.social · 22d

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

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Six new faculty join Penn State’s Social Science Research Institute | Penn State University

Penn State’s Social Science Research Institute welcomed six new co-funded faculty members, further strengthening its mission of advancing interdisciplinary social and behavior science across the Unive...

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Penn State College of Education @psuedu.bsky.social · 23d

#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...

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Social Science Research Institute at Penn State @ssripennstate.bsky.social · 24d

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 ➡️

Six New Faculty Join Penn State’s Social Science Research Institute | Social Science Research Institute

Penn State’s Social Science Research Institute (SSRI) welcomes six new cofunded faculty members, further strengthening its mission of advancing interdisciplinary social and behavior science across…

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Penn State College of Education @psuedu.bsky.social · 24d

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...

Penn State to host policy forum on AI in rural Pennsylvania | Penn State University

Penn State will host the "Fair Summit: Futures of AI in Rural Education" on Sept. 24 at University Park, bringing together policymakers, educators and technology leaders to explore the challenges and ...

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Penn State College of Education @psuedu.bsky.social · 25d

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

Penn State College of Education @psuedu.bsky.social · 26d

🎙️ Sept. 23: Penn State’s Virtual Speaker Series spotlights @wilsonokello.bsky.social, scholar + director of the Black Study in Education Lab, on Black art, resilience & humanity. Free + open to all! #PennState #Education

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Virtual Speaker Session to spotlight academic leader Wilson Kwamogi Okello | Penn State University

Wilson Kwamogi Okello, associate professor of education and director of the Black Study in Education Lab at Penn State, will discuss how Black art and cultural practices offer new ways of understandin...

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Social Science Research Institute at Penn State @ssripennstate.bsky.social · 26d

SSRI's Evidence-to-Impact's podcast is back & exploring the opioid crisis as it relates to recovery and de-stigmatization. Listen now ➡️

New Evidence-to-Impact Podcast Episode Explores the Destigmatization and Recovery of the Opioid Crisis | Social Science Research Institute

We are back! We have a discussion with Denise Holden, founder and CEO of the RASE Project, a recovery community organization that has since expanded outside of Pennsylvania and Dr. Sarah Kawasaki,…

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Penn State College of Education @psuedu.bsky.social · Sep 12

Penn State research highlights #BlackMothers’ strength in navigating #Disability systems—showing resilience, advocacy & wisdom that challenge stereotypes and drive change. 💙 #InclusiveEd ed.psu.edu/news/scholar...

Scholars Highlight Strengths of Families Navigating Disability Systems | Penn State College of Education

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Penn State College of Education @psuedu.bsky.social · Sep 9

Pennsylvania faces a worsening teacher shortage: certifications down 67% in a decade, thousands leaving the field each year. Professor Ed Fuller explains what’s driving it—and why it matters. bit.ly/4nrVYPd

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Q&A: What factors are contributing to Pennsylvania’s teacher shortage? | Penn State University

Pennsylvania is experiencing a worsening teacher shortage, according to research by Penn State College of Education Professor Ed Fuller, driven by a sharp decline in new teacher certifications, high a...

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Penn State College of Education @psuedu.bsky.social · Sep 9

Congrats to Penn State College of Education’s May Lee on her 2025 Faculty Engagement Award! She’s exploring Microsoft Copilot 365 & generative AI to create smarter, more student-centered teaching. 🚀

#AIinEducation #EdTech #PennState

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2025 Faculty Engagement Awards recipients to explore Microsoft Copilot and AI | Penn State University

Teaching and Learning with Technology (TLT) has named 15 recipients of the 2025 Faculty Engagement Awards with this year’s theme of “Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Teaching including Micr...

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Stephanie Koons @stephaniekoons.bsky.social · Sep 3

My recent story for Penn State News on amplifying student voices in schools was republished by MSN. Glad to see this important research reaching a wider audience.

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Penn State College of Education @psuedu.bsky.social · Sep 2

Penn State alum Zac Bauermaster is creating a school where every student has a trusted adult. From “Fist Bump Fridays” to personal connections, he’s building a community full of trust, empathy, and pride. 🌟

#WeAre #PennStateAlumni

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Principal's Interactions with Students Caught on School's Hallway Cameras Go Viral (Exclusive)

Meet the principal whose high fives, hallway chats and viral videos are redefining what school can feel like. Zac Bauermaster, an elementary school principal in Pennsylvania, tells PEOPLE how he makes...

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Penn State College of Education @psuedu.bsky.social · Aug 28

From multilingual classrooms to early childhood research, the College of Education is making waves—on campus and globally. Check out the latest on faculty and student achievements: www.psu.edu/news/educati...

#PennState #Education #EdResearch #StudentSuccess #Innovation

College of Education News: Aug. 27, 2025 | Penn State University

Students, staff and faculty members from Penn State's College of Education share recent research and career achievements.

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