Dr. Jonathan Zimmerman

Professor

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Biography

Jonathan Zimmerman is an education historian and the Judy Howard Berkowitz Professor of Education at Penn GSE. He served for two decades at New York University, chairing the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences. A graduate of Johns Hopkins University with a Ph.D. in history, Zimmerman's scholarship broadly explores the intersections of education and social issues through historical lenses. His works include analyses of sex education, public schooling, and cultural memory in educational contexts. He has also contributed as a columnist to major newspapers and has published numerous articles and books, addressing topics such as free speech, campus politics, and the teaching of controversial issues. His recent publications include 'Amateur Hour: History College Teaching in America' and updates to 'America? Culture Wars Public Schools'. Zimmerman's academic contributions are recognized nationally, as evidenced by various awards and his involvement with scholarly organizations.

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Experience

Berkowitz Professor

2020-07-01 — Present

University of Pennsylvania • Philadelphia, PA

Appointed as the Judy Howard Berkowitz Professor of Education at Penn GSE, focusing on historical and contemporary debates in education.

Chair

— Present

Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, NYU • New York, NY

Oversaw the department and contributed to curriculum design and academic policy.

Requirements for University of Pennsylvania

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.6
GRE General
Verbal
Required:162
Quantitative
Required:162
Overall
Required:162
GMAT
Total Score
Required:728
Overall
Required:728
TOEFL
Total
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative background
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