purpose
Jun. 7, 2019 6:25 pm
The real college scandal is squandered talent
Alissa Weiss writes about how Cassidy, the student she mentored through high school, will be the first person in her family to attend college. Yale University, as it happens.
people
Jan. 23, 2017 7:15 am
Here’s what it’ll take to get College Possible in your Philly high school
The college access and success nonprofit works with low-income high school students to improve their chances of not only enrolling in college, but graduating.
funding
Dec. 5, 2016 11:00 am
President Amy Gutmann is no longer the highest-paid Penn executive
Gutmann made nearly $3 million in 2014, the fourth-highest of all U.S. college presidents. But CHOP surgeon and Penn professor Thomas L. Spray makes more — by a long shot.
results
Dec. 2, 2016 7:43 am
Whoa, Philly Futures has an app now
Want to engage kids? Make an app.
people
Nov. 28, 2016 7:46 am
How education nonprofit 12+ builds a ‘college-going culture’ in the schools it serves
When it comes to increasing college enrollment, it's not just about targeting the highest-achieving students, said cofounder Ray John in his "Around the Corner" interview.
people
Nov. 10, 2016 4:02 pm
Scholly’s Christopher Gray on what it takes to be a social entrepreneur
The Shark Tank alum and local success story gave up-and-comers some tips via the New York TImes.
purpose
Jun. 6, 2016 8:13 am
If you’re looking for a job in youth development, read this
For this edition of On the Market, we rounded up a handful of local youth-focused orgs looking to hire.
people
May 24, 2016 9:23 am
Why this local risk consultant is helping Muslim students connect with mentors
It all started with an unknowingly insensitive comment from a college professor.
results
May 9, 2016 10:34 am
100 percent of Philadelphia Futures’ students got into college for the 22nd consecutive year
Every student from this year's class of 86 was accepted into at least one college. The nonprofit is also celebrating the college graduation of 50 program participants.
method
Apr. 11, 2016 8:30 am
Here’s how UConnect aims to bridge the communication gap between Drexel students and West Philly residents
“When two people get together to just have an honest conversation, they find that they have much more in common than they realized.”
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