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The Harold W. McGraw, Jr. Prize in Education

The Harold W. McGraw, Jr. Prize in Education celebrates innovation, inspiration, and impact in education by recognizing outstanding individuals whose accomplishments are making a difference in the lives of students.

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Extraordinary leaders honored since 1988

$50K
 

Awarded to recognize each innovator building a better future for students

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Years of celebrating changemakers

 

 

“Our Prize winners are outstanding leaders who have devoted their careers to closing gaps and accelerating educational opportunity to all students.”

—Harold McGraw III, former Chair, CEO, and President of The McGraw Hill Companies

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Headshots of the 2024 McGraw Prize winners

Congratulations to this year’s winners

The Harold W. McGraw, Jr. Family Foundation and the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education are thrilled to honor these inspiring innovators.

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A Who’s Who of Educational Leadership

The McGraw Prize was established in 1988 by the Board of Directors of McGraw-Hill to honor Harold W. McGraw, Jr., the Chair and CEO. Throughout his life and building on his grandfather’s legacy as a teacher, Mr. McGraw was a vocal and vigorous advocate for education. He believed that society needed to celebrate the role of educators.

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Latest News

Guests watching Dr. Edmund Gordon speak at the podium at the Harold W. McGraw Jr., Prize in Education summit
Prize Winner News

McGraw Prize winners have worked in all sectors of education, in the United States and around the world. But our winners share an ability to forge new pathways in education. Members of the McGraw Prize community explain what makes a great Prize nominee.

Edmund W. Gordon speaking into a mic onstage with his hand held on his chest
Prize Winner News

In November, Edmund W. Gordon, Jody Lewen, and Robert Lerman received the Harold W. McGraw, Jr. Prize in Education in New York.

Prize winners Robert Lerman, Jody Lewen, and Edmund Gordon standing with Harold McGraw Jr.
Prize Winner News

In 2024, the McGraw Prize honored Edmund. W. Gordon, Jody Lewen, and Robert Lerman. These leaders each took their own path to influence learners and improve society. Here are their stories.

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