Youth
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
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
Quit Whining about Travel Sports
Intense youth sports are a rational response to the hyper-competitive world we live in.
By Diana Lind
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
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
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
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