Sep. 29, 2017 1:55 pm
It’s been a good week for STEM education and literacy in Philly
Good news: Lots of money just got pushed into local schools, and more might be on its way. Plus, a look back at our education reporting from the month.
Sep. 29, 2017 12:25 pm
Penn’s inaugural Calvin Bland Fellows are tackling health disparities for men and boys of color
The fellowship is a collaboration between the Graduate School of Education, School of Social Policy and Practice and Penn Nursing. The three researchers were selected for their work with marginalized communities.
Sep. 29, 2017 10:49 am
Think you have what it takes to navigate life as a returning citizen?
Then go ahead and register for Redemption Housing's Day One Challenge, happening tomorrow, which will have you living the experience of someone who's just been released from prison.
Sep. 28, 2017 1:17 pm
Education Law Center wants to make schools safer for LGBTQ students
Nationally, 74 percent face bullying related to their sexuality or gender at school. Here's why the nonprofit is tackling the issue locally with the help of its new Stoneleigh Fellow.
Sep. 28, 2017 12:08 pm
Quaker City Coffee is betting that former drug dealers will make good entrepreneurs
Christian Dennis is both, which is why he cofounded the company with Federal Donuts' Bobby Logue in 2015: "Just because a guy got a record doesn't mean he can't be acclimated back into the community."
Sep. 28, 2017 10:43 am
This TED-style event will share reentry stories and push for solutions
The Reentry Blueprint will feature lighting talks from returning citizens on issues like civic engagement and violence reduction. It's happening Nov 15.
Sep. 27, 2017 12:55 pm
A cop and a Black man walk onto a stage in Philadelphia …
Police officers and community members will come together to talk about their shared traumas in an upcoming Theater of Witness production, "Walk in my Shoes."
Sep. 27, 2017 11:22 am
Two Philly schools are featured in a NatGeo documentary about the digital divide
"Without a Net: The Digital Divide in America," which features the contrasting Lower Merion and William Penn school districts, focuses on how the lack of technology available to certain schools affects students nationwide.
Sep. 26, 2017 1:34 pm
This social entrepreneur wants to increase women’s earnings through mentorship
Mt. Airy native and Drexel grad Jamila Payne is set to launch She Leads, a women’s professional development program, next month.
Sep. 26, 2017 12:57 pm
Welcoming Center’s new Immigrant Leadership Institute is offering pathways to civic engagement
Opportunities and resources for social inclusion, economic mobility and civic participation are as important to immigrants' integration journeys as gaining citizenship. Enter: this Knight-funded training program for 75 aspiring leaders.