Education

GrandFamily Resource Center opens new family literacy initiative

The GrandFamily Resource Center, a program of SOWN, is excited to announce a new family literacy initiative that is funded through a generous grant from the William Penn Foundation. more

Education

Nominations of 'girls with grit' for JMB Award sought

The nomination window is open for the 2019 Jill Melmed-Buzzeo Award (JMB Award). The nomination deadline is March 1, 2018. more

Awards

Education

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

Education

Income

Reports

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

Education

Reports

Nominations sought for National Child Care Teacher Awards

The Terri Lynne Lokoff National Child Care Teacher Awards nominations process is now open! more

Awards

Education

Education Fund discusses school improvement in age of ESSA

Join us for breakfast and discussion on Thursday, January 10. more

Education

Workshops

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

Education

Reports

Temple hosts community town hall on student debt

It’s time for Philly to do something about making college affordable. more

Education

Workshops

PHENND seeks leader for its VISTA program

The Philadelphia Higher Education Network for Neighborhood Development (PHENND) is looking for a VISTA Leader to support our growing cohort of 26 AmeriCorps members. more

Education