Education

Through Philadelphia Student Union, high schoolers are encouraged to speak out against the injustices they see in their schools—and to become active and engaged citizens for life

The independent school that aims to be a Prep for those who can’t afford the Prep graduated its first class last week with a “superabundance” of joy

At El Centro de Estudiantes, intense adult interaction helps high school dropouts graduate—and sets them up for success in their lives

Pre-K is great. But helping parents of even younger kids might be even better

At Students Run Philly Style, running is a metaphor for success for 1,300 teens

High school dropouts are the toughest to reach. At YouthBuild Philly, they get the training, schooling and love they need to make it

A Citizen co-sponsored survey finds most Philadelphians favor Mayor Kenney’s proposed soda tax on sugary beverages

Born of tragedy, local nonprofit SpeakUp teaches parents and teenagers how to communicate

Are bilingual immersion programs, like at South Philly’s Southwark, a way to save city schools?

On the night of the NFL draft, Germination Project introduced the city to its new all stars