Citizen Of The Week

Chris Ulmer of Special Books by Special Kids

A Northeast Philly native is transforming how the world treats people with disabilities, one goofy YouTube interview at a time.

By Lauren McCutcheon

What’s Behind The Girls’ High Graduation Fuss?

A long-time university president, who has presided over countless commencements, reflects on upholding and changing traditions

By Elaine Maimon
CHARACTER LAB

Your Future Self Will Thank You

The latest installment in our partnership with Penn's Character Lab, co-founded by MacArthur Award-winner Angela Duckworth, makes the case that thinking about tomorrow more vividly may lead young adults to choose more wisely today

By Hal Hershfield

“Win With Grace, Lose With Dignity”

Kicking up some dust with the coach, kids and families of the South Philly Sharks

By Thomas Devaney

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 Platt

No 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. Duncan
Guest Commentary

More 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 Kellich
Guest Commentary

Turn 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 Murphy
Citizen of the Week

Atiyah 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 Calhoun
CHARACTER LAB

How 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 Duckworth