Education

Latino families choose Latino-led charters to address SDP gaps

Latino families in Philadelphia say they’re choosing charter schools operated by Latino-led nonprofit organizations because the schools are able to fill gaps not filled by the school district. more

Education

SDP, city Police Dept. unveil new program to address student trauma

The School District of Philadelphia and the Police Dept. have unveiled a $1 million program to help students deal with serious trauma. more

Education

Health

City revamps summer youth employment, training programs

The city’s summer jobs program for young people aged 12-24 is getting a makeover. more

Education

Income

PHENND seeks agencies to provide summer internships

PHENND seeks organizations and individuals who can provide a high-quality summer internship program to 15-20 high school students in 2024. more

Education

Murphy's education budget fully funds school formula for first time

The state budget proposed by Gov. Phil Murphy would fully fund New Jersey’s school aid formula for the first time, with a record of $11.6 billion in direct aid earmarked for public school districts. more

Education

'True Biz' is 2024's One Book, One Philadelphia selection

On Thursday, February 15, the Free Library announced the 2024 featured title for the One Book, One Philadelphia program: True Biz.more

Awards

Education

City schools look to more school-based health clinics

These clinics are often underfunded, understaffed, and usually can’t operate without the financial support of a hospital, community health partner, or university. more

Education

Health

ECE 'Call to Action' seeks to connect systems, share what works

The Call to Action is to connect systems, work together, share what works and partner with one another to address any barriers to housing, education, and early childhood services. more

Advocacy

Education

Free social-emotional training sessions for ECE providers

Public Health Management in collaboration with First Up is offering FREE social-emotional training sessions called Pathways to Positive Connections! more

Education