Valerie Kinloch will chair the National Council of Teachers of English's annual convention this November

Kinloch selected “Equity, Justice and Antiracist Teaching” as the conference’s theme.

Adam Alvarez (EDUC ’18G) receives research award

He received the 2021 Review of Research Award for his article, “Seeing Race in the Research on Youth Trauma and Education.”

P.R.I.D.E reaches Philadelphia region

The program is designed to help Black children develop a positive racial identity.

Why some education reforms stick and others don't

A study by Eleanor Anderson in the School of Education shows what it takes to make educational reforms rise above the ‘churn.’

Brian Galla wants to help your teen kick their Instagram habit

Appealing to their sense of rebellion might be the key to helping teens cut back on social media use, the Pitt psychologist's research shows.

A new undergraduate program at Pitt will certify teachers

Students will be able to pick between six tracks depending on what subject they want to teach. Sign up to receive info.

Darris Means selected for Rockefeller Fellowship to study rural education

The Richard P. Nathan Policy Fellow of the Rockefeller Institute of Government will fund his work on state policy-focused research related to rural education and equity.

New programs and ways to learn launch this fall

Multidisciplinary computer science options, a variety of Dietrich School certificates and accelerated graduate degree programs usher in the 2021-22 school year.

Research sheds light on how children interpret ‘dark tourism’

Ahead of the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, Professor Mary Margaret Kerr shares insights on how to help children make meaning of tragic events.

Pitt People Make 40 Under 40

Every year, Pittsburgh Magazine and PUMP recognize 40 outstanding individuals under the age of 40 whose creativity, vision and passion enrich the Pittsburgh region.