Philadelphia is "poorest big city in US" - what it really means
Poverty is as synonymous with the city of Philadelphia as the Liberty Bell. more
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Homelessness reaches record highs in US: report
The number of homeless people in the U.S. has risen a stunning 12% in the last year, HUD has announced in a 117-page Annual Homelessness Assessment Report. more
Black people experience strokes more frequently and at younger ages
A new study published in the journal “Neurology” found Black people in the United States experience strokes more frequently and at younger ages compared to White people.more
Report calls for improvements in PA state education funding
Research for Action commends the Pennsylvania Basic Education Funding Commission for adopting a strong report, recommending several improvements to the state’s system of education funding. more
Kenney issues report on City’s equitable and inclusive growth
The Kenney administration says that a core commitment has been to ensure that City government is more diverse, inclusive, and responsive to the needs of all residents, businesses, and communities. more
USICH releases federal research agenda on homelessness
What would it take to prevent and end homelessness?
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PA charter schools lag in academic performance ratings
A decade’s worth of testing data ranks Pennsylvania among the states with the lowest charter school performance.
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Shapiro: Child labor law violations up in Pennsylvania
The Shapiro administration has announced that state labor officials have begun to see an increase in reports of child labor law violations. more
Kenney Administration issues report on gun violence efforts
Recently, the City of Philadelphia has published a series of reports detailing progress on a range of key issues over the 8 years of the Kenney administration, as well as offering recommendations. more
Philadelphia district teachers feel "overwhelmed" - survey
Philadelphia teachers feel supported by their school leadership, their students, and their colleagues, but nevertheless feel overwhelmed by their workload and the demands made on them.
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