Hallee Adelman’s “Horrible Day”

The Main Line author, filmmaker and educator's latest book is an allegory about the impact of gun violence on kids

By Malcolm Burnley
Lane Johnson’s Season of Strong Mental Health

Mobile Care for KC Kids

As the Birds head to Kansas City to play the Chiefs on Sunday, the Eagles’ five-time All-Pro, six-time Pro Bowler shares the city's innovative approach to get children the mental healthcare they deserve

By Lane Johnson
The New Urban Order

Quit Whining about Travel Sports

Intense youth sports are a rational response to the hyper-competitive world we live in.

By Diana Lind
Listen

Ali Velshi On PragerU, The Disturbing Replacement For PBS

The MSNBC host and Citizen board member, Oklahoma's John Waldron and reporter Antonia Hylton discuss the "insidious" plans unaccredited media company has to replace public broadcasting in U.S. classrooms

By Ali Velshi

A Bridge to Literacy

Only 17 percent of fourth graders read at grade level in Philadelphia. A Fairhill parent literary assistant program is slowly improving that — and providing a much-needed community resource

By Rachel Wisniewski

How to Help Schools, Students and Teachers

Donate food or money for uniforms, share your expertise, provide reading help and more ways you can support schools in Philadelphia

By Jessica Blatt Press

How the Hell Are Kids Going to Get to School?

The first round of SEPTA service cuts aligns with the start of the school year — seriously hampering back to school for thousands of students. Here are some ideas that could help

By Courtney DuChene
Guest Commentary

Can Data Prevent Youth Crime?

Two city programs are already reducing crime among teenagers. A Temple criminal justice professor says it’s time to scale them.

By Caterina G. Roman
Citizen of the Week

Evelyn Ebo

With a little help from her friends, a professional dancer from Philadelphia has created a week-long summer boot camp that’s giving a boost to young Black and Brown dancers

By Courtney DuChene
Citizens of the Week

Ginger Arts Center Student Organizers

The Chinatown hub launched to organize protest against the proposed Center City 76ers arena. Now it's a student-led third space for building community and having an impact

By Charissa Howard