funding
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.
people
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.
people
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.
purpose
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.
people
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.
method
Sep. 20, 2017 12:55 pm
Most foster youth don’t earn bachelor’s degrees. The Field Center wants to change that
Penn's Field Center for Children’s Policy, Practice and Research, along with a new Stoneleigh Fellow, provides technical support to a cohort of four area colleges offering campus support programs for foster youth.
results
Sep. 18, 2017 1:55 pm
How Strawberry Mansion’s ninth graders helped bring a PAL Center to an empty school
"It doesn't matter if I'm the best fundraiser in the world — if the community isn’t on board, we can't be successful," said PAL Executive Director Ted Qualli.
people
Sep. 14, 2017 10:50 am
September is now Philly’s Adult Education Month
And the Office of Adult Education has a whole bunch going on, as Director of Professional Development and Community Engagement Naomie Nyanungo shared during her "Around the Corner" interview.
purpose
Sep. 11, 2017 11:11 am
Philadelphia OIC is adding school classes to its workforce training programs
The new OIC Workforce Academy is an accelerated college and career readiness program for young adults ages 16 and 21 who want to be prepared to enter either college or the workforce.
people
Sep. 8, 2017 12:55 pm
Here’s what 4 Philly educators say they were like as kids
Reminiscing with the School District of Philadelphia's Ami Patel Hopkins, Child's World America's Bill Clark, PHLpreK's Julie Beamon and Teacher Action Group's Sam Reed.