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
Education
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
Biden calls for Americans to become tutors, mentors
President Joe Biden has a message to Americans: Consider becoming a tutor or serving as a mentor at your local school. more
Freedom Schools offer summer apprenticeships
The Freedom Schools Literacy Academy is seeking talented Black men and women interested in becoming educators or working with K-12 students. more
UAC announces launch of summer youth employment program
The Urban Affairs Coalition is pleased to announce the launch of our 2022 Summer Youth Employment WorkReady program. more
Groups sponsor series on women authors of children's books
Join the West Philadelphia Reading Captains for their Visionaries with a Pen Series featuring women authors of books for children and youth. more
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