Education
Hope Springs Forward on Education
Signs of progress abound in public education, a longtime university president muses — but there is still work to be done
By Elaine MaimonWe Can Make College Affordable
A new Federal Student Aid application (FAFSA) process has delayed and frustrated students and families. But, a longtime university president advises, it could mean more help for more Americans to get their degrees
By Elaine MaimonIdeas We Should Steal: Educate Adults For Teaching as a Second Career
Philadelphia’s teacher shortage keeps getting worse. A long-time university president finds solutions from her own past, and from the UK, where a program has trained 850 professionals for new jobs as teachers
By Elaine MaimonCitizen of the Week: Vivek Babu
Thanks to the efforts led by Drexel’s undergraduate student president, the university will for the first time give students the day off for voting and engagement on Election Day 2024, the latest in a string of election advocacy successes.
By Roxanne Patel ShepelavyIdeas We Should Steal: The School Day When No One Eats Alone
Lots of kids feel socially isolated — especially at lunchtime. A national movement is working to change that, today
By Michaela HaasTemple Makes a Promise to Philadelphia Students
A long-time university president applauds the city-based public research university’s new plan for free tuition and fees — the Temple Promise — for Philly families who earn below an income threshold
By Elaine MaimonGuest Commentary: A Blueprint For Quality Schools
A local education leader urges school officials and other civic stakeholders to come together around a singular vision for Philly’s students — one that creates opportunity
By Stacy HollandSanity and Hope for Higher Ed
Governor Shapiro’s vision for the state college system offers a path for more residents to get the education they need. A long-time university president lays out why it matters
By Elaine Maimon