Education
Learning 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 MaimonWhat Really Matters in Education?
It might not be what you think, according to a future of work expert. Here, her lessons learned in 20 years of navigating the schools landscape in and around Philly
By Anne GemmellVote For Higher Ed
Higher education as a public good is on the ballot this November. A longtime college president highlights the stark choices
By Elaine MaimonMental Health Days for Philly Students
Twelve U.S. states allow school kids to take excused days off for emotional well-being. PA should too
By Courtney DuChenePresident Biden’s Higher Ed Transformation
A long-time college president says student debt forgiveness is a return to the idea of college as a public good — and recommends more ways to stop debt before it starts
By Elaine MaimonWhy The New School Year Offers Reasons for Hope
Educators on how the school year that starts today in Philly could be one that makes the new normal better than normal
By Lauren McCutcheonThe “Drexel Promise” Is Just The Start
A longtime college president applauds Drexel’s new tuition discount for community college transfers — and urges universities to do more to help underserved students attain their degrees
By Elaine MaimonDamaris Alvarado-Rodriguez
The director of progressive, accessible childcare centers is on a mission to provide opportunities for children and adults — including through a new teacher apprenticeship program starting this week
By Lauren McCutcheon