Education
March Madness For the Socially Conscious
The NCAA Tournament is the sporting event of the year. Here’s how to enjoy it without being complicit in the exploitation of so-called “student-athletes” (Spoiler: Bucknell wins)
By Larry PlattResponding to Vacant Schools
In this Solution of the Week, we look to Kansas City, which involved the community in decisions about closed school buildings—with great success
By Amanda LienThe Wrath of Parents
A public school principal says it takes parents and schools to educate a child
By Hilderbrand Pelzer IIIThe Bully-in-Chief
Is Donald Trump responsible for an increase in school bullying?
By David A. LoveSodas With The Citizen and Connor Barwin
South Philly restaurateurs are matching soda tax revenue to donate to their local school. Join us in celebrating them
By Gillian McGoldrickNever a Better Time to Solve the World’s Problems
160 high school students from 20 schools are taking on this year’s Aspen Challenge, devising real solutions to real world problems
By Roxanne Patel ShepelavyGuitar Hero
A documentary about Andrew Jackson School’s rock band is a tribute to a teacher’s dedication through tough times
By Quinn O'CallaghanThe University and The City
In a series responding to Trump’s election, a Drexel professor imagines three local game-changing initiatives. This week: Government internships for all college students
By Richardson DilworthJohn Maeda
He put the “A” in “STEAM.” Tomorrow he leads off a Drexel series featuring thought leaders who are rethinking learning
By Larry PlattTeacher Colleges, We Need You To Step Up
Education schools fail to properly train would-be teachers. A Mastery principal challenges them to do better—or risk failing students, too
By Sharif El-Mekki