Education
Out of the Mouth of Babes
#VoteThatJawn and Fresh Artists tap an army of kiddos to turn out the parent vote
By Rebecca Pepper SinklerWhy Black Books Matter
North Philly literacy nonprofit Tree House Books works to make sure that every child has access to books and opportunities to fulfill their dreams
By Christine Speer Lejeune“You can’t live in a vacuum”
A Lower Merion senior co-founded a student-run foreign policy media outlet that hammers home Gen Z’s commitment to tackling global problems—by finding common ground
By Jessica Blatt PressBig Shots
The Sixers may be struggling. But through their support of NBA Math Hoops, Philly-area kids get the all-star treatment for excelling—in the classroom
By Jessica Blatt PressMore Jobs, Less Violence
An emergency room doctor on the frontline of Philly’s homicide epidemic calls for a new approach to ending gun violence: Economic opportunity
By Kevin M. BaumlinPut the Students in Charge
Two local schools are showing that maybe kids know better than adults what real education and civic engagement look like
By Jessica Blatt PressTo Pod or Not to Pod?
Innovations like learning pods do not cause inequity. Instead, a Philly dad and schools advocate contends, it’s access to that innovation that is the real problem we need to solve
By Mike WangFree College for All?
Under PA State Treasurer Joe Torsella’s newest plan, Pennsylvania would join 26 other states in offering tuition-free skills training and associates degrees to all residents
By Roxanne Patel ShepelavyHelp All Students #LogOnPHL
A first-day-of-school assignment for all Philadelphians from the mayor and schools superintendent.
By Jim Kenney and William R. Hite Jr.Collaboration to the Rescue!
With the recent announcement to provide Wi-Fi to 35,000 low-income student households, city leaders showed that they can leave their silos in order to forge real change
By Jessica Blatt Press