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Seriously? Now Drag Racing is a … Hobby?
Hey, Inquirer: Philly’s latest tragic example of antisocial disorder ought to be called out for what it is
By Larry PlattNo More “Ignorant and Free”
Why the most important part of our country’s constitution may not be what you think it is.
By Jemille Q. DuncanMore High School Internships, Please
Two charter school educators say Philadelphia students are hungry to start their careers — and Philly business leaders need to give them a chance.
By Malaun Yuille and Noelle KellichTurn Veterans Day into a Learning Opportunity
The School District of Philadelphia no longer closes schools for Veterans Day. The president of the Philadelphia Veterans Parade asks: Why not turn the former day off into a day of learning about military service?
By Anthony MurphyAtiyah Harmon of Black Girls Love Math
School by school, student by student, a Philly educator is changing how Black girls learn — and embrace — math.
By Johann CalhounHow Honest Are You?
Angela Duckworth, author of Grit, MacArthur "Genius" Award-winner, and co-founder of Character Lab, on the value of doing the right thing
By Angela DuckworthAli Velshi Banned Book Club with George Takei
The MSNBC host speaks with the actor, activist and author about They Called Us Enemy, a graphic memoir about Japanese American internment
By Ali VelshiIs Year-Round Schooling the Answer We Need?
What the most talked-about idea in the new schools plan would mean for Philadelphia
By Roxanne Patel ShepelavyIs Social Media Behind Philly’s Rise in Violent Crime?
Instagram feuds, Twitter taunts and online videos are taking the blame for several shootings over the last couple of years. The answer is old-fashioned communication
By Will MaraniHow 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