Education
The Canary in the Coal Mine of School Dysfunction
Philadelphia teachers “migrate” between schools at an alarming rate. A high school educator set out to find out what that means for students
By Lydia Kulina-WashburnPenn’s Free Ride
A longtime university president and Penn alumna applauds the university for putting its money where its mouth is to attract working and middle-class students
By Elaine Maimon“How Will You Go To Bat For A Young Person Today?”
The president and CEO of PECO’s parent company serves on the board of Cal Ripken’s foundation. Here’s why they just opened a new STEM center at Essington’s Tinicum School
By Calvin ButlerStudents Need Joy, Community and Fulfillment
Out of classroom enrichment programs like music and art are not frills, a new report says. They are key to making students citizens of their world
By Claire Robertson-Kraft and Severin TuckerThe Key To Fighting College “Elitism”
The 2024 election highlighted an education divide in the American populace. A long-time university president says the answer lies with colleges themselves
By Elaine MaimonBuilding a New Social Contract for Teachers
The founder and CEO of the Center for Black Educator Development says now, more than ever, our school teachers need support that’s financial, cultural and structural
By Sharif El-MekkiHigher Education in a New Trump Era
A long-time university president on what colleges must do to meet this moment
By Elaine MaimonTrump vs. Harris on Higher Ed
A long-time university president wishes she could write a normal article contrasting the presidential candidates’ policies on higher education. But these are not normal times
By Elaine MaimonTeach Reading the Right Way
Only 15 percent of Philadelphia students read at grade level. A new state law has recommended a better way to teach them — but, an education advocate says, more is needed
By Laura BoyceThe Best Case for Forgiving Student Loans
The Biden-Harris administration is forgiving $4.5 billion in student debt for college grads who have chosen to become public servants. A long time university president thinks that should be just the start
By Elaine Maimon