Harvard Graduate School of Education
A number of programs at the Harvard Graduate School of Education (HGSE) address disparities in education, domestically as well as internationally, that illustrate, explore, and address the vital connection between education and health. The Achievement Gap Initiative, for example, is an interdisciplinary collaboration that bridges research with policy and practice to understand and respond to inequitable educational opportunities within the United States. HGSE’s master’s degree in international education policy draws students with a passion for global social justice. HGSE centers, such as the Center on the Developing Child, study and tackle many related challenges—for example, the lifelong effects of childhood “toxic stress”—in efforts that harmonize with interdisciplinary global health concerns.
Featured Event
This event, held by the Harvard Graduate School of Education, discussed how cradle-to-career place-based partnerships which support higher education institutions in rural settings can create new opportunities for rural areas and their youth.
Featured Event
This event, held at the Gutman Library, invited Dr. Cheryl Holcomb-McCoy to talk about her new book, "Beyond the Doll Tests," which discusses the impact of racism, trauma, and inequity in Black student's educational experiences. The book includes case studies to illustrate the lived experience of racial bias and offers actionable insights and tools for educators.
