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		July 2026

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Dear GSE Alumni,

As we find ourselves in the heat of summer, the GSE community continues to flourish with exciting opportunities for connection.

Last month, we celebrated Commencement Weekend with the GSE Diploma Ceremony—a joyful occasion marking the accomplishments of our new graduates. It's been inspiring to see postings of new GSE grads taking their newfound knowledge and skills out into the world with the same excitement and tenacity that drew them initially to the GSE. We're so proud to welcome them into our alumni family!

The Alumni Spotlight this month features recent alumnus Jodi Anderson, a Policy, Organization, and Leadership Studies (POLS) graduate who has applied his degree to helping justice-impacted individuals. His story is a powerful reminder of the impact our graduates continue to make in our communities. Read more about his journey below.

This month brings wonderful opportunities to connect with fellow alumni through Coffee & Conversations networking events in New York City and here at the Stanford GSE. We're especially excited to welcome our new GSE Alumni Board president, Liz Wong, to campus next week for this event. Join us to learn more about what our alumni board is up to and to meet current students and other alumni working in education.

If you want an excuse to come to campus, see the new buildings, and connect with the GSE, mark your calendars—registration for Reunion Homecoming opens next month! We hope to see you this fall for what promises to be a memorable celebration.

Wishing you a wonderful summer!

Warm regards,

Marly Solebello

Marly Solebello
She/Her/Hers

Director, Alumni Relations
(650) 497-1557 | marlys@stanford.edu
507 Lasuen Mall | Stanford, CA 94305-3009

Alumni Corner

This month’s alumni spotlight is Jodi Anderson Jr., BA '22, MA '22.

Jodi Anderson Jr. is co-founder of Rézme, a fair-chance hiring technology platform he started to help employers hire justice-impacted talent and to automate the discovery and filing of government hiring incentives. He built Rézme around one conviction that came straight from his own life: people who have not had ideal experiences should still be able to capture the full economic value of their talent.

Read more about Jodi here.

June's Connector posed the following Game Changer:

Q: The Stanford Alumni Groups are online communities that connect alumni from various fields and interests. What Alumni Group have you engaged with or joined this year?

A: GSE alumni are participating in regional alumni groups (e.g. Stanford Alumni in New York), affinity groups (e.g. Stanford Asian Pacific American Alumni Club) and around shared interests (e.g. Stanford Alumni in Education and Stanford Alumni in AI). You can learn more about Stanford Alumni Groups here.

Stanford Graduate School of Education graduates encouraged to lead with courage, care and compassion

The class of 2026 was urged to use their lives in service of bettering education.

Michelle Landrey Cline named president of the Stanford Alumni Association

The Stanford alum will lead one of higher education’s largest and most influential alumni organizations following the retirement of Howard Wolf.

Five summer reads that speak to how teens live now

Stanford education scholar Jennifer Wolf talks about the benefits of reading for pleasure and recommends some powerful titles for young adults.

Professional learning opportunities

July 27 - 31 | In-Person, Barnum Center, Stanford University

A Summer of Mindset Mathematics with Youcubed!

We will share with you a Mathematical Mindset Approach – what does that mean for the tasks you use? the questions you ask students? The pedagogy you employ? We know this approach raises achievement significantly and this workshop will mean you leave with the tools to put the approach into action, changing the lives of students and probably yourself! Learn More & Register Here →

Professional Learning Extension Programs (PLEX)

PLEX offers professional learning opportunities where learners engage deeply in topics of interest in community with others.

Upcoming Offerings Include:

Language & Literature - Using Students’ Funds of Feeling to Build Textual Interpretation | Synchronous Online | Summer 2026
Teaching Content for English Learners through Integrated English Language Development (ELD) | Synchronous Online | Summer 2026

Learn More & Register Here →

News, stories, and updates

Denis C. Phillips, Stanford philosopher who questioned assumptions in education research, dies at 88: The longtime Stanford professor was an influential voice in the philosophy of education, bringing clarity to questions about how knowledge develops. | Read More →

Incarcerated as a teen, he’s now a CEO: The GSE grad cofounded Rézme to help marginalized job applicants enter the workforce and build a future. | Read More →

Stanford Center on Early Childhood Zaentz Fellow Spotlight: Charlie Barron | Read More →

Engage with the GSE

July 22, 12:30 - 2:30 PM | Longivew Meeting Room, Raikes 4th Floor

Coffee & Conversations

GSE alumni are invited to join current students, other local GSE alumni and members of the GSE Alumni Board for coffee and conversation.
Drop in as your schedule allows and enjoy Voyager coffee and pastries on us!

More Info

July 20, 4:30 - 6:30 PM | Drake's Dealership, Oakland, CA

GSE Alumni Happy Hour in Oakland

Looking to connect with other GSE students and alumni this summer? Join your GSE fam for free drinks, bites, and good vibes at Drake's Dealership in Oakland. Whether you're looking to expand your alumni network or connect with current students — we hope you will drop by and see us.

Learn More

July 31, 4 - 6 PM PT | In-Person, ANKO Forum

LDT Expo 2026

Each summer, LDT students showcase their master’s projects at a lively event that draws a crowd of education and tech professionals, potential investors, and curious community members. Students show off their work while gaining valuable feedback from people in the field.

Learn More

August 17, 6 - 8 PM | TriBeCa Community School, New York

SAIE and SNYA Coffee and Conversations

Join the SNYA & SAIE on Monday, August 17, for our second co-hosted Coffee & Conversations event as summer winds down. For those who are interested, we'll have a discussion of the book Love to Learn by Isabelle Hau, Executive Director of the Stanford Accelerator for Learning. Hau makes the case that learning is relational -- love, care, and relationships are crucial from early childhood on -- and shares ideas on how technology and human-centered AI can support relationships and learning. Come having read the book or not! Make new friends, see old ones, and share your summer experiences.

Learn More

Save the Date

October 15–18 Reunion Homecoming Learn More

Stanford Education Leadership Summit: GSE+GSB (MA/MBA) reunion event, October 15, 2026. Learn more
Alumni Excellence in Education Award Ceremony & Reception, October 16, 2026. Learn more.
STEP Conference, October 17, 2026.

Stanford Open Minds Learn More

Atlanta, September 9, 2026, High Museum of Art
Boston, November 7, 2026, SoWa Power Station
Miami, December 9, 2026, Frost Science Center

GSE Game Changer

Each month, we’re shaking things up with a fun challenge where your attention to detail, knowledge, and competitive spirit can win you exclusive GSE swag! Whether it's trivia, puzzles, or scavenger hunts, this is your chance to snag some awesome prizes. Get ready to play, have fun, and make a game-changing move! Don't miss out—it's the ultimate way to wrap up the newsletter each month.

July's Game Changer

Last month’s Alumni Spotlight, Iona Szkurnik, MA '14 helped found which student-led nonprofit to connect Brazil’s leaders with Silicon Valley’s technology, capital, and ideas?

Submit your responses via email by Friday, July 31, for a chance to win exclusive GSE swag! Those who answer correctly will be entered into a raffle, with one winner drawn each month.

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