Healthy schools can help address racial inequities: reports
Schools play a critical role in providing supports and services that promote healthy development and equitable outcomes for children and youth. more
Education
PA child care advocates 'shocked' by lack of action in state budget
As it currently stands, the 2023-2024 state budget does nothing to address the child care teacher shortage. more
NJ advocates press state officials to improve literacy efforts
After an alarming drop in reading and language arts test scores among students in NJ, state and local advocates are urging education leaders to develop a plan to improve literacy in public schools. more
Universal free school lunch proposed in New Jersey legislature
New Jersey could soon be on a path to phasing in universal free school lunch.more
Casey Foundation releases 2023 KIDS COUNT Data Book
The 34th edition of the Casey Foundation's KIDS COUNT Data Book describes how the country’s lack of affordable and accessible child care negatively affects children, families and businesses. more
Shapiro seeks $500 million more for student mental health
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro publicly renewed his calls for a $500 million investment in state funding for student mental health initiatives. more
Most teachers think arming them would make students unsafe
More than half the country’s teachers believe arming themselves would make students less safe, while 1 in 5 say they would be interested in carrying a gun to school, according to a new report. more
Few city students take advantage of District's tutor program
Less than 1% of Philadelphia students are using district tutoring programs, even as test scores remain stubbornly low and pandemic recovery remains an urgent issue. more
PEF seeks consultant to evaluate PSSE system
The Philadelphia Education Fund (PEF) seeks a consultant to provide a 1-year, mixed-method evaluation of the Pennsylvania Statewide STEM Ecosystem. more
One Book, One Philadelphia celebrates this years honoree
Join us to celebrate the end of the 2023 One Book, One Philadelphia season with this year’s finale event set for Thursday, June 22, at 6:00 p.m., at the Community College of Philadelphia. more
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