Demystifying Public Comment

Your step-by-step guide for attending and speaking out at Philadelphia City Council, Board of Education and Department of Planning and Development meetings

By Andrew Lu

Temple’s Future Scholars

A longtime college president encourages other universities to follow Temple’s example and make college possible for more Philadelphia students

By Elaine Maimon
Guest Commentary

We Must Teach Teachers to Teach Reading

Only 17 percent of Philly 4th graders can read. That’s why, a kindergarten teacher and parent of a young child argues, Governor Shapiro must fund evidence-backed teacher training

By Kristyn Kahalehoe
Citizen of the Year Awards

Citizen of the Year Jalen Hurts

Our Super Bowl MVP champions women, loves to do good for Philly kids — and is The Philadelphia Citizen of the Year

By Lauren McCutcheon

Accelerating Student Acceleration

The Philly nonprofit Jounce Partners — supported by M. Night Shyamalan — coaches teachers to bring out the best in their students. The result is more learning

By Natalie Pompilio

The Canary in the Coal Mine of School Dysfunction

Philadelphia teachers “migrate” between schools at an alarming rate. A high school educator set out to find out what that means for students

By Lydia Kulina-Washburn
Guest Commentary

Students Need Joy, Community and Fulfillment

Out of classroom enrichment programs like music and art are not frills, a new report says. They are key to making students citizens of their world

By Claire Robertson-Kraft and Severin Tucker
Guest Commentary

Teach Reading the Right Way

Only 15 percent of Philadelphia students read at grade level. A new state law has recommended a better way to teach them — but, an education advocate says, more is needed

By Laura Boyce
Guest Commentary

Deconstruct the School District

We need administrators who understand what’s happening in schools. A high school teacher has an idea to make that happen

By Lydia Kulina-Washburn

Where Do the Candidates Stand on Education?

Young voters want better funding for public education and lower student loan debt. A group of Princeton students lays out the views of 2024 major party candidates for president, U.S. senator for PA, PA attorney general, PA auditor general and PA treasurer

By Noah LaBelle, Max Lind, and Adam Sanders