Education
Are These The Last Days of the Arts Degree?
The University of the Arts closure was a shock — but perhaps it shouldn’t have been
By Iona ClarkWhy the Privilege of College Should Be a Right for All
A long-time university president reflects on the value of college beyond job preparation
By Elaine MaimonTeaching Tech
Artificial intelligence is changing how we work and teach. How do we find the path that’s just right for students?
By Marissa BiondiAli Velshi Inside Project 2025 and Our Schools
The MSNBC host and Citizen board member on the Project 2025 plan to dismantle the Department of Education and subsidize wealthy private schools instead of public school
By Ali VelshiThe Abbott Elementary Blues
A local public elementary school teacher on what the Philly-based sitcom misses — and what teachers really need
By Bet MizgalaPublic Speaking Can Win (or Lose) the Presidency
The ability to deliver a message effectively could determine our next POTUS — and is a skill, a long-time university president argues, that all students should learn
By Elaine MaimonImproving Economic Health, Generation to Generation
The 40-something year-old Norris Square-based nonprofit Xiente takes a new, all-ages approach to tackling poverty among some of Philadelphia’s poorest residents
By Courtney DuCheneYoung People Doing Amazing Things
Over 1,000 high schoolers participated in the first Philly Service Award program last year, showcasing the impact teenagers can have on their communities. Another cohort will kick off this fall
By Delaney ParksPOTUS as Teacher-In-Chief
The best U. S. presidents exemplify the traits of good teachers. Here’s what to look for, from a longtime university president
By Elaine MaimonHow to Become POTUS Through College Education
The four candidates running for president and vice president have differing education stories. That, a longtime university president notes, is a fact of American life that they must all work to uphold
By Elaine Maimon