RFA updates report on need for more teachers of color
Research for Action has released a booklet, The Need for More Teachers of Color, as part of a Teach-In it hosted on April 23, 2022, in FDR Park in Philadelphia. more
Education
PHLConnectED offers digital skills classes for caregivers
PHLConnectED has provided over 21,000 free internet connections to pre-K–12 families. Now, it’s offering digital skills courses through a number of community-based organizations. more
Advocates seek increased funding for child care services
State Senators and Representatives could improve childcare availability by increasing funding for Pre-K and Head Start. more
FREE Critical Mentoring Training and Community Dialogue May 18
Join MENTOR Independence Region for a free in-person Critical Mentoring Training and Community Dialogue for mentoring programs on May 18! more
WPF awards $4.6 million for free summer youth programs
From summer camps to summer jobs, Philadelphia officials say they will return to near pre-pandemic levels of fun activities for kids. more
Understaffing at crisis point in after school programs
School-based providers list difficulties hiring and retaining staff as the biggest reasons they have not fully rebounded from pandemic shutdowns. more
Rally in Harrisburg supports quality after school programs
Families, program providers, educators and youth rallied on the Capitol steps on March 29th in support of quality afterschool programs. more
Children First sets summit for youth education advocates
Across southeastern PA, youth advocates have organized and stood up for what they believe in and are laying the groundwork for change in their schools and organizations. more
Chalkbeat publishes summer camp guide
Chalkbeat's 2022 Summer Camp Guide is live, with dozens of online and in-person summer programming offerings. more
'Thrive at Five' - city schools promote kindergarten registration
Kindergarten is not mandatory in Pennsylvania, so some families think it is not important. Not so, according to Philadelphia school superintendent William Hite. more
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