Education

NJ school districts to get more mental health funding

School districts with high levels of poverty that lack counselors, social workers, and psychologists will now be able to recruit and hire more mental health professionals under a grant program. more

Education

City schools are failing black girls: report

Black girls in Philadelphia public schools say they’re routinely subjected to racism from fellow students, teachers, and school administrators, and it colors every aspect of their school experience. more

Education

Reports

Free Virtual Trauma-Informed Mentoring Training

Join MENTOR Independence Region for a free virtual Trauma-Informed Mentoring on Wednesday, May 17 at 12pm EST. more

Education

Workshops

Elevate 215 report highlights concerns for CIty schools

Student safety, teacher quality, and curriculum and instructional practices are among the key areas Philadelphia families want the next mayor to focus on in education. more

Education

Reports

City opens 'one-stop-hub' for summer youth programs

Your one-stop-hub of information for a Philadelphia summer jam-packed with exciting activities and cool opportunities! more

Education

Health

Calling all Philly Summer Camps and OST Providers!!

Families are beginning to make their plans for when school lets out and ASAP wants to help you highlight your summer camps and programs in the City's After School and Summer Program Locator. more

Education

Building Youth Power in Mentoring Programs training set

Join MENTOR Independence Region Tuesday, April 25, 12pm-1:30pm for a free virtual training - Building Youth Power in Mentoring Programs for mentoring program staff and boards! more

Education

Workshops

City schools announce partnership on student MH services

High school students in the School District of Philadelphia can now receive digital mental health and well-being resources through a partnership with Kooth, an international leader in online youth menmore

Education

Health

City schools work to bolster African American studies program

In 2005, Philadelphia became the first big city in America to require all students to take African American history in order to graduate. more

Education

Harrisburg Democrats offer $3.15B plan for school funding

It’s up to Pennsylvania’s Legislature to fix the way it funds schools after a Commonwealth Court judge ruled last month that the current system is unconstitutional. more

Advocacy

Education