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New HGSE Dean Nonie Lesaux Faces a New World of Education. Faculty Say She’s Ready.
Nonie K. Lesaux had been a professor at the Harvard Graduate School of Education for more than two decades — nearly her entire professional career — by the time she was named dean in March.
HGSE Faculty, Students Sign Letters Condemning Trump’s Education Agenda
In the days leading up to Harvard’s dramatic refusal of the Trump administration’s demands, more than 140 Harvard Graduate School of Education students, faculty, and staff signed onto a letter urging Harvard President Alan M. Garber ’76 and HGSE Dean Nonie K. Lesaux not to capitulate to the government.
Nonie Lesaux Named HGSE Dean After 9 Months in Interim Role
Interim Dean Nonie K. Lesaux will become dean of the Harvard Graduate School of Education after holding the interim position since July, the University announced on Thursday.
Petition for New HGSE Regalia Sparks University-Wide Review, But Only Minor Changes
Harvard undertook a University-wide review of Commencement regalia after Ed.L.D. students at the Harvard Graduate School of Education raised concerns about the color of their Commencement robes.
Former SNHU President Encourages Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education at HGSE Event
Southern New Hampshire University President Paul J. LeBlanc said universities should use artificial intelligence in classrooms at a roundtable discussion hosted by the Harvard Graduate School of Education on Thursday.
Harvard Vice Provost Encourages Controversial Discussions in Classrooms at HGSE Event
Harvard Vice Provost for Advances in Learning Bharat N. Anand said the University is encouraging teachers to broach controversial subjects in classrooms at a Harvard Graduate School of Education virtual event on Thursday.
Mass. Education Secretary, Teachers Association President Debate MCAS Ballot Question at HGSE
State Secretary of Education Patrick Tutwiler said he opposes eliminating the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System high school graduation requirement without an alternative state-wide requirement at a Harvard Graduate School of Education event Tuesday.
HGSE Faculty Votes in ‘Near-Unanimous Decision’ to Create Faculty Senate
The Harvard Graduate School of Education faculty voted on Monday to establish a University-wide faculty senate.
Mass. Hall Misses September Target for Harvard Law School Dean Search Launch
Harvard President Alan M. Garber ’76 has yet to announce an advisory committee to help select the next dean of the Harvard Law School, passing his own September deadline for providing an update.
Education, Policy Experts Discuss Implications of AI in Schools at HGSE Event
Three experts discussed the importance of generative artificial intelligence as a tool to supplement — but not replace teachers — at a Harvard Graduate School of Education event Thursday evening.
Large Police Response at Harvard Graduate School of Education After 2 People Fall Off Balcony
Two people fell approximately 20 feet after leaning on a railing that gave way outside the Harvard Graduate School of Education’s Larsen Hall, according to Cambridge Police Department spokesperson Robert Goulston.
Harvard President Garber Names Nonie Lesaux Interim HGSE Dean
Nonie K. Lesaux will serve as interim dean of the Harvard Graduate School of Education after Bridget Terry Long departs the post at the end of this academic year, interim Harvard President Alan M. Garber ’76 announced in a Thursday email to HGSE affiliates.
As Dean Long’s Departure Looms, Harvard President Garber To Appoint Interim HGSE Dean
Interim Harvard President Alan M. Garber ’76 said in an interview on Monday that he intends to announce an interim dean to lead the Harvard Graduate School of Education before a formal search process is launched.
Howard Gardner ’65 Named Harvard Graduate School of Education’s 2024 Convocation Speaker
Developmental psychologist Howard E. Gardner ’65 will give the keynote address at the Harvard Graduate School of Education’s 2024 Convocation, Dean Bridget Terry Long announced on April 15.
Education Policy Experts Discuss Cradle-to-Career Pathways As Key to Social and Economic Mobility
Education policy experts said cradle-to-career pathways — comprehensive programs which support a student’s education at all stages of their life — were key to addressing the nation’s educational challenges during a Thursday panel at the Harvard Graduate School of Education.
New Harvard Ed School Student Group Promotes Involvement in Educational Ethics Field
Students at the Harvard Graduate School of Education launched EdEthics Students at HGSE earlier this semester, a new group that aims to promote engagement in education-based policy and practice under an ethical framework.
Harvard GSAS Student Council Postpones Raising Student Fee, Rejects Changes to Voting Procedure
The Harvard Graduate School of Arts and Sciences Student Council met on Wednesday night to consider raising student fees and changing its constitution to support universal voting on GSC motions for all GSAS students.
HGSE Faculty Discuss Political Polarization in Education at Ed School
Four Harvard Graduate School of Education faculty members discussed the increasingly prominent role of politics in education during an event Tuesday evening.
Harvard Ed School Affiliates Talk Hopes, Expectations For New Dean
Harvard Graduate School of Education students and faculty expressed the need for a dean who will value global education and promote interdisciplinary collaboration, following the announcement of HGSE Dean Bridget Terry Long’s resignation at the end of this academic year.
Harvard Ed School Praises Dean Long’s Legacy After Resignation Announcement
Following a Jan. 18 announcement of Bridget Terry Long’s plan to resign as Harvard Graduate School of Education Dean at the end of the academic year, HGSE affiliates reflected on her accomplishments during her six-year tenure.
Chelsea Clinton, Experts Discuss Impact of Climate Change on Childhood Development
A panel of four early childhood health experts discussed the effect of climate change on childhood development at a Harvard Graduate School of Education forum on Wednesday.
Arab Ambassadors to the United Nations and the U.S. Discuss Middle East at Harvard Ed School Conference
Six ambassadors to the United Nations from Arab Gulf countries gathered at the Harvard Graduate School of Education’s Askwith Hall for a conference on Nov. 18.
CEOs of Chicago Public Schools Discuss 20 Years of Education Reform
Three former and current CEOs of the Chicago Public Schools — the fourth largest school district in the country — discussed educational reform in the CPS at an event hosted by the Harvard Graduate School of Education Wednesday.
Harvard Ed School Students Are Ready to Teach. Local Schools Could Use the Help.
Teachers in training at the Harvard Graduate School of Education have had direct classroom exposure for decades. This year, challenges like teacher shortages and the return from the Covid-19 pandemic mean local schools could use the help.
Personal Finance Columnists Discuss Financial Literacy and Paying for College at Harvard Ed School Event
Personal finance columnists discussed developing financial literacy skills among children and teenagers at a Harvard Graduate School of Education webinar on Wednesday.