Education
Building a (Good) Teacher Pipeline
Can a four-year residency model ensure new teachers stay in the district? A Baltimore-based program that launched in Philly this year is betting on it.
By Roxanne Patel ShepelavyNow is the Time to Protect DREAMers
A rare lame duck session of Congress provides opportunity to protect Americans who arrived to the U.S. as children
By Elaine MaimonSeeing Black Excellence
Being surrounded by Black leaders I admire during two Philadelphia events reminded me why young Black men need other Black men as mentors
By Jemille Q. DuncanJason Kelce’s Do-Good Line of Merch
With Underdog Apparel, the Philadelphia Eagles’ star center is selling tees, totes, fanny packs, hats and more to benefit Philly kids everywhere.
By Jessica Blatt PressAli Velshi Banned Book Club on Arizona House Bill 2495 with Daniel Hernandez
The MSNBC anchor talks with Arizona State Representative Daniel Hernandez about the state's ban on acknowledging sexuality in public schools
By Ali VelshiOnly Vigilance — and Voting — Can Protect Education
Education is a fundamental building block of democracy — which is why it’s become a prime target of attack. In Philadelphia and Pennsylvania and everywhere, we all must do our part to protect it
By Elaine MaimonRepair the Pandemic’s Impact On Neighborhood Schools
Covid caused devastating learning losses, especially among low-income students. Here, Mastery Charter founder and CEO lays out a path to overcome them.
By Scott GordonLearning to Become a Writer Who Makes a Difference
A long-time college president and researcher in the teaching of writing recommends that readers take a free online course from Miami University (Ohio)
By Elaine MaimonState Seal of Civic Engagement
Outraged that less than 50 percent of Americans can name the three branches of government? California and several other states are working to literally certify good citizenship for high school grads.
By Roxanne Patel ShepelavyKnow Your Constitution
Every educated citizen should understand America’s founding document — for the sake of our republic. In time for Constitution Day, a longtime college president urges its study from pre-K to grad school
By Elaine Maimon