Report decries lack of career and technical education funding
The report says that PA is shortchanging youth who want to enter the workforce directly after high school graduation. more
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Philanthropy group encourages greater nonprofit diversity
Seventy percent of organizational leaders consider staff diversity an extremely important goal, but only 36% think they’ve actually achieved it, according to a new report. more
Report claims Pennsylvania is shortchanging special education
For students with disabilities, the stakes could not be higher, as these children are more likely to face unemployment and underemployment later in life. more
Philadelphia has lowest street homeless rate among big cities
There are myriad reasons why Philadelphia, with its stubbornly-high poverty rate, does not have more unsheltered homeless people. more
PA mental health funding to counties stagnant for over a decade
Sporadic efforts to route more money to counties have gained little traction. more
Report: Neighborhood of residence impacts life expectancy
Your zip code shouldn't determine how long you live, but it does. more
Age discrimination in health care found to cost $63 billion annually
Researchers at the Yale School of Public Health found that discrimination against older people comes with a hefty price tag. more
US releases national data on older adult maltreatment
The US Administration for Community Living has released new nationally collected data on the exploitation and abuse of older adults and adults with disabilities. more
Policy brief discusses inclusion issues in early care and education
The Early Childhood Action Collective (ECAC) is pleased to share with you the latest brief intended to inform the implementation and improvement of early childhood programs in Philadelphia. more
Youth advocates hold discussion on Broken Bridges report
The publication features their stories and experiences in juvenile/institutional placement, and offers strong reform recommendations. more
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