Jun. 15, 2020 7:00 pm
La educación puede ayudar a romper el ciclo de pobreza en El Barrio
Un programa educacional nuevo en Congreso de Latinos Unidos y Penn State Abington no es únicamente un modo de preparar a los estudiantes para la universidad.
Jun. 15, 2020 10:48 am
Breaking the cycle of poverty in El Barrio with education
In order to lift students up, Congreso de Latinos Unidos and Penn State Abington try to address more than just college preparedness.
May 28, 2020 9:13 am
5 fun ways Philly orgs have pivoted to virtual
Check out what the Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania, Kimmel Center, Rock to the Future, StoryUP! and First Person Arts have been doing online.
May 19, 2020 3:00 pm
¿Cómo preparamos a estudiantes sin ninguna historia familiar de educación universitaria?
Debido a la falta de una cultura de educación universitaria en sus comunidades, los estudiantes en el este de Filadelfia del Norte se encuentran en desventaja simplemente por ser 'analfabetos universitarios'.
May 19, 2020 12:00 pm
How do we prepare first-generation graduates for college?
For high school students in eastern North Philadelphia, it means becoming both college-ready and college-capable.
Apr. 28, 2020 2:30 pm
Una colaboración en el norte de Filadelfia está eliminando las barreras que impiden obtener un título universitario
Congreso de Latinos Unidos se ha asociado con Penn State Abington para crear un programa que ayudará en forma financiera y académica a los aspirantes a la universidad en la comunidad latina.
Apr. 28, 2020 11:30 am
Collaboration in eastern North Philadelphia tackles barriers to college
Congreso de Latinos Unidos has partnered with Penn State Abington to bring financial and academic relief to college hopefuls in Latino neighborhoods.
Feb. 10, 2020 10:30 am
At Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School, celebrating our first college graduate
In his guest column, John McConnell highlights Johnathan Ortiz who, graduating a semester early, became the school’s first college grad alumni. Ortiz is now working as a security engineer at Comcast, where he interned as a H.S. student.
Sep. 26, 2019 8:00 am
The lesson is hope: Musicopia uses $100k grant from Impact100 Philadelphia to expand services
According to Jesse Mell, who directs Musicopia's Drumlines program, music education programs are not only an avenue for self expression, they bring hope.
Jul. 24, 2019 8:00 am
H.S. students of color set their sights on voter engagement in Kensington
During the school year, Youth United for Change focuses on education and schooling activism. But in the summer, all the organization’s resources are focused on the VOTA! project.