Harvard Graduate School of Education @harvardeducation.bsky.social · 02/10/2026We’re at the Teach For America Summit this weekend, connecting with educators and leaders committed to transforming education. As we gather with the TFA community, we’re also highlighting the connection between public service and education leadership at HGSE. 100
Harvard Graduate School of Education @harvardeducation.bsky.social · 29/09/2026For online master’s students and faculty alike, one word captured their weekend on campus: “amazing.” Students from HGSE’s online master’s IEPM pathway — which represents over 30 countries — showed how community can grow across screens, time zones, and distance. Read more: bit.ly/4z4YpNp 001
Harvard Graduate School of Education @harvardeducation.bsky.social · 23/09/2026What does it mean to lead a school system as a democratic institution? Join the Initiative on Superintendent as Civic Leader (ISCL) to explore how superintendents can build trust, navigate conflict, and advance equity through educational leadership. Learn more: hgse.me/askwith100626A 000
Harvard Graduate School of Education @harvardeducation.bsky.social · 22/09/2026A new 4+1 Collaboration between HGSE and Hamilton College creates a pathway for Hamilton students to pursue a master’s degree at HGSE following their undergraduate studies. Learn more: bit.ly/4rnRo7Hbit.lyHarvard and Hamilton Create a 4+1 CollaborationThe liberal arts college in upstate New York will now be an “early assurance” pipeline to the Ed School 000
Reposted by Harvard Graduate School of EducationCenter for Digital Thriving @digitalthriving.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Grateful to continue expanding #AILiteracy in schools thanks to generous support from Bukhman Philanthropies. New questions, same heartbeat: listening to educators and young people 💜 www.gse.harvard.edu/ideas/news/2... #youthvoice #techandteens #youthresearch 012
Harvard Graduate School of Education @harvardeducation.bsky.social · 21/09/2026As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, HGSE is working with schools, students, and communities to advance civic education, expand meaningful participation, and foster informed dialogue that can strengthen democracy into the future. Learn more: www.gse.harvard.edu/civics-250gse.harvard.eduCivics @ 250As the U.S. marks its 250th anniversary, HGSE is partnering with schools and communities to strengthen civic education and democratic dialogue. 110
Harvard Graduate School of Education @harvardeducation.bsky.social · 15/09/2026HGSE is excited to announce the 2026 Education Entrepreneurship Summer Fellows. Congratulations to Livia Fares, Ed.M.’26, Daril Ndodjang, Ed.M.’26, and Purva Pawani, Ed.M.’26., and Ph.D. student Krista Galleberg. Read more about the fellows and their impact in the field: bit.ly/4xvhWFEgse.harvard.eduHGSE Selects 2026 Education Entrepreneurship Summer FellowsFour fellows were selected by a committee of HGSE faculty and administrators this summer 010
Harvard Graduate School of Education @harvardeducation.bsky.social · 09/09/2026The Initiative on Superintendent as Civic Leader (ISCL) at HGSE is an effort to support superintendents as civic leaders as they steward the future of public education with imagination, democratic purpose, and political skill. Learn more: hgse.me/iscl hgse.meThe Initiative on Superintendent as Civic Leader Launches at HGSEThe new initiative will strengthen superintendents’ civic leadership through executive learning, research-based tools, and field-building partnerships aimed at advancing the future of public education 012
Harvard Graduate School of Education @harvardeducation.bsky.social · 02/09/2026As Boston Teachers Union’s inaugural director of professional learning, Paul Tritter, Ed.M.’12, sought educators’ input firsthand. Their desire to connect and share practices with peers across schools inspired the Telescope Network, a peer-led community for educators. bit.ly/46AS1B4bit.lyWhen Educators Lead, Their Professional Development Works BetterBy centering teacher expertise and collaboration, the HGSE alums leading Boston’s Telescope Network are proving that peer-led PD can be relevant, rigorous, and effective 000
Harvard Graduate School of Education @harvardeducation.bsky.social · 19/08/2026Harvard's Data Wise helps educators make sense of that evidence so they can improve teaching, advance equity, and strengthen collaboration. And with hundreds of certified coaches, schools are getting more support to put the Data Wise framework into practice. bit.ly/4hBqUNabit.lyA Common Language for ImprovementNow in its third decade, the Data Wise Project is innovating to help schools use evidence to improve learning, address inequities, and strengthen collaboration 000
Harvard Graduate School of Education @harvardeducation.bsky.social · 13/08/2026Transformation starts with community. Harvard’s Deeper Learning Alliance is bringing together school leaders from around the world who are redesigning schools grounded in purpose, joy, and connection. Read more about the initiative: bit.ly/45jJRwybit.lyTo Redesign Schools, You Need CommunityNew Deeper Learning Alliance helps educators problem-solve, not with another set of materials, but with like-minded educators 010
Harvard Graduate School of Education @harvardeducation.bsky.social · 04/08/2026In this episode of UK Live, Assistant Professor Phil Capin and reading coach Margaret Goldberg, co-founder of The Right to Read Project, share practical ways educators can apply research to strengthen students’ literacy and language skills. Watch the full episode: bit.ly/4bWPHHObit.lyConnecting Research with Classroom RealitiesThe seventh episode of the Literacy Insights series explores how to implement evidence-based literacy practices in school 000
Harvard Graduate School of Education @harvardeducation.bsky.social · 30/07/2026Congratulations to Elizabeth Bonawitz on her promotion to Professor of Education! A leading developmental cognitive scientist and psychologist, Bonawitz explores the complex ways students learn. Read more about her work and impact at HGSE: bit.ly/3TZdmRGbit.lyElizabeth Bonawitz Named Professor of EducationBonawitz, a developmental cognitive scientist, joined the Ed School in 2020 000
Harvard Graduate School of Education @harvardeducation.bsky.social · 27/07/2026Reading comprehension isn’t a single skill. In this episode of UK Live, HGSE’s Phil Capin and James Kim unpack the many skills that support reading comprehension and what it takes to help students move from decoding words to truly understanding text. Watch the full episode: bit.ly/4bETcT4gse.harvard.eduScience of Reading ComprehensionThe sixth episode in the Literary Insights series focused on what matters most in developing reading comprehension 002
Harvard Graduate School of Education @harvardeducation.bsky.social · 21/07/2026Congratulations to recent graduate Nana Nyarko, Ed.M.’26, who has received a Fulbright U.S. Student Program award. Nyarko will spend the upcoming academic year in Belgium as an English teaching assistant, working with local teachers and leading community projects. Read more: bit.ly/4y2ItePbit.lyHGSE Announces Fulbright U.S. Student AwardNana Nyarko, Ed.M.'26, to serve as Fulbright English teaching assistant in Belgium 000
Harvard Graduate School of Education @harvardeducation.bsky.social · 17/07/2026Summer invites kids to learn in new, playful ways — but coming up with fresh ideas can be challenging. Project Zero’s Jen Ryan shares simple ways parents and caregivers can keep kids curious, engaged, and entertained this summer. Read more: bit.ly/4d7ieJ7bit.lyPlayful Summer LearningFive ideas to promote joyful learning experiences when school’s out 010
Harvard Graduate School of Education @harvardeducation.bsky.social · 15/07/2026HGSE is excited to welcome Joanne Berger-Sweeney, former president of Trinity College, and Ellen Kennedy, former president of Berkshire Community College, as its 2026–27 Judith Block McLaughlin Presidents-in-Residence. Read more about the presidents and their impact: bit.ly/4f4gfZS 000
Harvard Graduate School of Education @harvardeducation.bsky.social · 13/07/2026Literacy starts with conversation. In this episode of UK Live, HGSE’s Phil Capin and Meredith Rowe discuss how families can build children’s language and literacy skills through thoughtful conversations, shared routines, and engaging reading. Watch the full episode here: bit.ly/4aTckwhbit.lyPractical Insights for Families on Supporting Language and LiteracyThe fifth episode of our Literary Insights series focuses on building vocabulary and learning routines 000
Harvard Graduate School of Education @harvardeducation.bsky.social · 10/07/2026Commencement marshal Jeannette Garcia Coppersmith researches how teachers’ expectations and biases can affect which students access complex, ambitious math — and how expanding access helps more students see themselves as “math people.” bit.ly/4peVe1Sbit.lyRaising the Ambition of Math Students and TeachersPh.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 000
Harvard Graduate School of Education @harvardeducation.bsky.social · 08/07/2026The Black Teacher Archive (BTA) has launched its redesigned website featuring an updated Black education timeline and an expanded digital collection of materials from Colored Teachers Associations nationwide. Dive deeper into the project’s growth, impact, and vision: bit.ly/44MaFVIbit.lyBlack Teacher Archive Launches Revamped WebsiteThe BTA 2.0 website features new exhibits, curated features, and resources for teachers and researchers 010
Harvard Graduate School of Education @harvardeducation.bsky.social · 07/07/2026How did U.S. education become what it is today? Chosen by our Gutman Library staff from their collections, these 10 books trace the history of education in America. Read more 📚: bit.ly/4gpsjptbit.ly10 Books That Help Tell the Story of Education in AmericaA curated look at books from the Gutman Library collection here at the Ed School, chosen and explained by the library staff 000
Harvard Graduate School of Education @harvardeducation.bsky.social · 01/07/2026Harvard's Danielle Allen offers a powerful framework to help young people wrestle with democracy, ask hard questions, and see citizenship in a new light — with their heads, hearts, and hands. Read more: bit.ly/4vx1BQlbit.lyHow Can We Talk to Kids About Patriotism?A conversation with Declaration of Independence expert Danielle Allen 000
Harvard Graduate School of Education @harvardeducation.bsky.social · 29/06/2026Doctoral marshal Santiago Pulido-Gómez, Ed.M.’22, Ph.D.’26, experienced the very thing he studied: the power of culture and community. Read more: bit.ly/4v3IEnybit.lyThe Powerful Role School Culture Plays in Teacher Professional DevelopmentWith his research, doctoral marshal Santiago Pulido-Gómez, Ed.M.’22, Ph.D.'26, studies the environments that best support growth 000
Harvard Graduate School of Education @harvardeducation.bsky.social · 26/06/2026In this episode of UK Live, HGSE’s Phil Capin and Ying Xu discuss how educators and families can foster strong reading skills by selecting technology that supports focus, rich conversations, and deep engagement with text. Watch the full episode here: bit.ly/4oU05pebit.lyRaising a Reader in the Digital AgeIn the fourth episode of the Literary Insights series, scholars debate the benefits and pitfalls of AI use when reading 000
Harvard Graduate School of Education @harvardeducation.bsky.social · 09/04/2026In her new book, "Laboring in the Shadows: Precarity and Promise in Black Youth Work," Associate Professor Bianca Baldridge examines the essential yet often invisible labor of Black youth workers, and how they create joy, possibility, and “freedom dreaming." Read more here: bit.ly/4tFGL03 000
Harvard Graduate School of Education @harvardeducation.bsky.social · 03/04/2026As national reading scores decline, Mississippi stands out. But can its approach be replicated in other states? In this episode of the Harvard EdCast, ExcelinEd’s Kymyona Burk shares the “biggest levers” for literacy reform. 🎧 Listen here: bit.ly/4m59n04bit.lyWhat Mississippi Got Right About ReadingMississippi's reading gains stand out nationally -- but what would it really take for other states to replicate its success? 000
Reposted by Harvard Graduate School of EducationHarvard Education Press @harvard-ed-press.bsky.social · 27/03/2026"Because of the lack of consistent, comprehensive sex education, you get a lot of people who are misinformed, haven't had the opportunity to make sense of it in the ways that would be beneficial for all of us." —Shafia Zaloom on the @harvardeducation.bsky.social EdCastbit.lyBeyond the Birds and Bees: Rethinking Sex Education in Schools | Harvard Graduate School of EducationHealth educator Shafia Zaloom explains why sexuality education must go beyond biology and become part of the broader school experience 011
Reposted by Harvard Graduate School of EducationHarvard Education Press @harvard-ed-press.bsky.social · 10/03/2026Douglas B. Larkin and Suzanne Poole Patzelt recently spoke with the @harvardeducation.bsky.social EdCast and delved into takeaways from their new book, THE REASONS TEACHERS STAY. Listen to this conversation here:bit.lyWhy Teachers Stay: What Research Reveals About Retention | Harvard Graduate School of EducationSupportive relationships and strong school cultures matter more than pay in keeping teachers in the classroom 011
Reposted by Harvard Graduate School of EducationHarvard Education Press @harvard-ed-press.bsky.social · 13/03/2026Starting on Tuesday, 4/7, HEP author Alexis Redding will lead an online HGSE professional development program titled, "Mental Health in Higher Education: A Theory-to-Practice Approach for Student Well-Being." Learn more and apply here by 3/17:bit.lyMental Health in Higher Education: A Theory-to-Practice Approach for Student Well-Being | Harvard Graduate School of EducationEvaluate institutional supports and design meaningful programs that genuinely meet students’ mental health needs. 021
Harvard Graduate School of Education @harvardeducation.bsky.social · 06/01/2026Congratulations to James Kim who has been named the Juliana W. and William Foss Thompson Professor in Education and Society. Read more about Kim and his work at HGSE: bit.ly/4ssh9Ut Photo: David Elmes 000
Reposted by Harvard Graduate School of EducationHarvard Education Press @harvard-ed-press.bsky.social · 05/01/2026In her new book, MENTAL HEALTH IN COLLEGE, Alexis Redding discusses how to ensure that every student has the support they need to succeed—personally, academically, and professionally. Learn more about this title and others that are perfect for professional development: bit.ly/4oRrS7N 011
Harvard Graduate School of Education @harvardeducation.bsky.social · 31/12/2025And that's a wrap on our 2025 Era 🎉 Revisit the stories that shaped our year: bit.ly/4pmgtxl 000
Harvard Graduate School of Education @harvardeducation.bsky.social · 23/12/2025The core of every organization is its people. 🍎 Irvin Scott, senior lecturer, shares the importance of education leadership. Learn more about HGSE's programs here: bit.ly/4qfnNeT 012
Harvard Graduate School of Education @harvardeducation.bsky.social · 23/12/2025“Usable Knowledge Live,” our new series on reading and literacy, kicked off with a dynamic conversation on what the Science of Reading really means, featuring insights from leading literacy scholars and decades of research. Read more about the series: bit.ly/4peJOJTbit.lyUnlocking the Science of ReadingIn the premiere episode of “Usable Knowledge Live,” literacy researchers move beyond headlines and put theory into practice 000
Harvard Graduate School of Education @harvardeducation.bsky.social · 22/12/2025Rigor, relevance, and relationships = results ✅ Irvin Scott, senior lecturer, shares the importance of education leadership. Learn more about HGSE's programs here: bit.ly/4qfnNeT 010
Harvard Graduate School of Education @harvardeducation.bsky.social · 21/12/2025From teaching students to supporting teachers. Irvin Scott, senior lecturer, shares the importance of education leadership. Learn more about HGSE's programs here: bit.ly/4qfnNeT 010
Harvard Graduate School of Education @harvardeducation.bsky.social · 19/12/2025Baneen Rizvi, a current student in HGSE’s International Education Policy and Management (IEPM) pathway, shares how she’s able to directly apply her coursework to her career in Pakistan. The application deadline is January 5, 2026. Learn more about the pathway: bit.ly/45glUr5 000
Reposted by Harvard Graduate School of EducationHarvard Education Press @harvard-ed-press.bsky.social · 12/12/2025To celebrate the end of this year, we've compiled a blog post that highlights notable HEP books and events from 2025! In this post, we're also taking a look ahead at some of the engrossing books we're publishing in 2026. Find out more about these new titles: bit.ly/3LWav8k 011
Reposted by Harvard Graduate School of EducationHarvard Education Press @harvard-ed-press.bsky.social · 08/12/2025HEP's Executive Director, Jessica Thomson, recently co-wrote an article for Katina Magazine titled, "University Presses and Libraries, Teaming Up to Innovate." Read this piece here:bit.lyUniversity Presses and Libraries, Teaming Up to InnovateStories from three institutions show how university presses and libraries can collaborate to advance open access scholarly communication, foster diversity, and broaden access to knowledge. 022
Harvard Graduate School of Education @harvardeducation.bsky.social · 03/12/2025A long name and a lasting impact. 📊 Bichuan Ren, Ed.M.’25, shares his favorite class at HGSE: Introductory and Intermediate Statistics for Educational Research Linear Regression. To learn more about HGSE's degrees and programs visit: bit.ly/4lWXNm0 010
Reposted by Harvard Graduate School of EducationHarvard Education Press @harvard-ed-press.bsky.social · 01/12/2025This Wednesday (12/3) at 5 PM ET, be sure to join @harvardeducation.bsky.social for a free Askwith Education Forum titled, "Learning in an AI-Augmented World." The event can be attended either in-person or virtually. Find out more and register here:bit.lyHarvard University - Graduate School of Education ⋮ EventsDiscover events from Harvard University - Graduate School of Education 011
Harvard Graduate School of Education @harvardeducation.bsky.social · 01/12/2025Pam Farrell, a student in the Online Master’s in Education Leadership (OEL) Program, was recently named one of Canada’s top 100 most powerful women for innovation in food security. Read more about Farrell’s nonprofit, Grow Community Food Literacy Centre: bit.ly/3Kxxu9i Photo: L’Oreal Paris 010
Reposted by Harvard Graduate School of EducationHarvard Education Press @harvard-ed-press.bsky.social · 01/12/2025During an event at the Monroe C. Gutman Library, HEP author Candice Bocala delved into research and takeaways from her new book, DATA WISE, THIRD EDITION. Watch a clip from this discussion here: bit.ly/4hkSfRp 001
Harvard Graduate School of Education @harvardeducation.bsky.social · 30/11/2025A lot to be thankful for this fall. 010
Harvard Graduate School of Education @harvardeducation.bsky.social · 25/11/2025🗣️ Real Talk 🗣️ Mojisola Edu, Ed.M. ’25, highlights a favorite course from her past year at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. To learn more about HGSE's degrees and programs visit: bit.ly/4lWXNm0 000
Harvard Graduate School of Education @harvardeducation.bsky.social · 24/11/2025Join us for the Askwith Education Forum: Learning in an AI-Augmented World: Practices and Applications on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 5–6:30 p.m. ET. Register here to attend in person or virtually: hgse.me/Askwith_120325. 000
Reposted by Harvard Graduate School of EducationHarvard Education Press @harvard-ed-press.bsky.social · 19/11/2025On Wednesday, 12/3 at 5 PM ET, please join @harvardeducation.bsky.social for an Askwith Education Forum titled, "Learning in an AI-Augmented World." This free event can be attended in-person or virtually. Register here:bit.lyHarvard University - Graduate School of Education ⋮ EventsDiscover events from Harvard University - Graduate School of Education 011
Reposted by Harvard Graduate School of EducationHarvard Education Press @harvard-ed-press.bsky.social · 07/11/2025“We know...what it means to teach literacy or what an appropriate set of standards are for teaching history. College and career readiness is a lot more ambiguous.” —Mandy Savitz-Romer in a piece published by @harvardeducation.bsky.socialbit.lyWhat is High-Quality Advising? | Harvard Graduate School of EducationMandy Savitz-Romer creates a national framework that school counselors can use when helping students figure out life after high school 011
Reposted by Harvard Graduate School of EducationHarvard Education Press @harvard-ed-press.bsky.social · 14/11/2025HEP authors Stephanie Smith Budhai and @mariekheath.bsky.social sat down for an interview with the @harvardeducation.bsky.social EdCast and delved into takeaways from their new book, CRITICAL AI IN K-12 EDUCATION. Listen to the discussion here:bit.lyTeaching Students to Think Critically About AI | Harvard Graduate School of EducationEducators Stephanie Smith Budhai and Marie Heath highlight AI’s human biases and urge its critical, intentional, and equitable use in classrooms 021
Reposted by Harvard Graduate School of EducationDr. Nadine Gaab @gaablab.bsky.social · 17/11/2025I am honored to be promoted to Professor of Education with tenure at the Harvard Graduate School of Education @harvardeducation.bsky.social !!! Thank you to everyone who has been part of this journey. ❤️ www.gse.harvard.edu/ideas/news/2...gse.harvard.eduGaab Named Professor of EducationNadine Gaab, a leading researcher of atypical learning trajectories in language and literacy, joined the Ed School in 2020 10905