Education
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John Fry and the City
The appointment of Philadelphia’s preeminent change maker to lead Temple University has the potential to disrupt Philadelphia’s status quo — an outcome rooted in the eloquent example of his unlikely hero
By Larry Platt![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Artblog-UArts-students-sit-in-6-5-24-photo-Max-Kimbrough-791x400.jpg)
Guest Commentary: Something Doesn’t Add Up at UArts
University of the Arts’ former CFO wants answers about the suddenly-closed school’s $40 million funding gap
By Louis J. Mayer, EdD![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/childcare-unsplash-791x400.jpg)
Guest Commentary: The Pay Paradox of Early Childhood Educators
A policy advisor and former pre-K teacher calls for more investment in our children’s first educators — a proven investment that pays off for all of us.
By Lyssa Horvath![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Deborah_Gordon_Klehr_Harrisburg-791x400.jpeg)
PA’s Fair Funding Champion
Deborah Gordon Klehr oversaw the Education Law Center’s successful case mandating better funding of public schools throughout the state. But it’s her work outside the courtroom that has been indispensable for Pennsylvania students
By Malcolm Burnley![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Thomas_ORourke_Brooks_Gauthier_Harrisburg-791x400.jpg)
The Great School Vouchers Debate
Progressive Councilmembers Thomas, Gauthier, O'Rourke and Brooks protested them. Jay-Z begged to differ. And Mayor Parker tried to bring folks together. Who’s got students’ backs? A week on the frontlines of the school choice wars
By Larry Platt![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Artblog-UArts-students-sit-in-6-5-24-photo-Max-Kimbrough-791x400.jpg)
Guest Commentary: “We Are Without Leaders”
A legendary University of the Arts professor weighs in with the lessons learned from the institution’s sudden closing last week after 150 years
By Neil Kleinman![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/building_at_broad_and-Walnut-791x400.jpeg)
The New Urban Order: Higher Ed’s Day of Urban Reckoning
What can cities do to prevent precipitous college closures?
By Diana Lind![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/The_University_of_the_Arts-791x400.jpg)
UArts’ Closing with One-Week Notice? This Just Isn’t Done
The 150-year-old institution has left students, faculty and the city reeling. A longtime university president joins in the call for an immediate independent investigation
By Elaine Maimon