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The Little Free Library in Franklin Square
Books
Philadelphia
Race & Ethnicity

Little Free(dom) Library initiative aims to break down barriers throughout Black History Month

The program plans to distribute 1,500 fiction and nonfiction books in the face of continued book bans across the country.

3 years ago

Students working with the global consulting business Aon through the Philadelphia Apprentice Network and Summer Search Philadelphia pose for a photo.
Business
Employment
Higher Education
Philadelphia

A consulting company recruiting Philly apprentices is offering $44K plus free community college

For the third year in a row, a global professional services business wants to hire and train high school graduates in Philadelphia.

3 years ago

Amy Lawson, a fifth-grade teacher at Silver Lake Elementary School in Middletown, Del., helps student Melody Fritz with an English language arts lesson Oct. 1, 2013.
Delaware
Government
K-12

Delaware unlikely to make major changes to school funding formula this legislative session

The state’s policymakers cautioned against following Pennsylvania’s lead.

3 years ago

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University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia
Higher Education
Pennsylvania
Technology

Penn to become first Ivy League to offer AI degree, looks to ‘train the leaders’ in emerging field

Penn believes the undergraduate degree program will allow for “students to unlock AI's potential.”

3 years ago

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Brittni Robertson Powell, with the New Orleans-based bookstore Baldwin & Co. looks through her choice for Black History Month: I Am Ruby Bridges.
NPR
Books
History
K-12
Kids

6 books to help young readers learn about Black history

Five authors, librarians and book shop owners suggest turning to literature to help teach kids about Black history, culture and themes for this Black History Month.

3 years ago

Food pantry
Higher Education
Housing
Income Inequality
Pennsylvania

2 Montco colleges want to help students facing food and housing insecurity. Will other suburban colleges join in?

Gwynedd Mercy University, Montgomery County Community College and several community partners teamed up and launched the College Student Basic Needs Program.

3 years ago

Community members gather at the First United Methodist Church of Germantown for education equity
K-12
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia

Education Equity Forum in Germantown addresses funding disparities in Philly public schools

Need in Deed tackled funding challenges in Philadelphia public schools with a community-led discussion and call to action.

3 years ago

School District of Philadelphia Superintendent Tony Watlington poses for a photo in his office
K-12
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia

‘The right proposal at the right time’: Philadelphia School Superintendent Tony Watlington praises Gov. Shapiro’s $1.1 billion funding increase for education

In his second budget address Tuesday, Shapiro announced a record $1.1 billion dollars in increased education funding.

3 years ago

School science experiment
K-12
Philadelphia
Technology

Scientist ‘Grand Hank’ inspires Philly students to delve deeper into the world of STEM careers

On Tuesday at Allen M. Stearne School in Philly, eighth grade students were in awe as "Grand Hank" demonstrated different cool and innovative explanations of science.

3 years ago

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Gov. Josh Shapiro speaking at a podium
Government
K-12
Pennsylvania
WESA

Shapiro proposes ‘historic’ $1 billion increase in education funding to address inequities

Most of the funding, $872 million, will go toward addressing the problem of some districts having “inadequate” and “inequitable” funding.

3 years ago

There’s lots for kids to see and do at Namaste India. (Courtesy The Magic House)
International
Kids
Philadelphia

Children are encouraged to use all their senses in this Philly exhibit on Indian culture

Children "can learn about another culture while having fun," says the CEO of Philly’s Please Touch Museum.

3 years ago

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Rowan University
Higher Education
New Jersey
Real Estate

Rowan University president lays down 10-year vision, wants college to drive region’s economic growth

The long-time leader of the South Jersey institution has begun to seek community input to design his vision for the next decade.

3 years ago

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A sign reads Widener University
Higher Education
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
6abc

Widener University suspends decision day deadline amid FAFSA information delays

On Tuesday, the U.S. Dept. of Education announced it will begin sending the FAFSA information to schools and state agencies in March.

3 years ago

Ebonie Thorpe, a 6th grade teacher at the James R. Ludlow School in Philadelphia, holds up a lunchbox in front of an advertisement for Abbott Elementary
K-12
Philadelphia
TV

‘Abbott Elementary’ National Lunch Break Tour makes a stop in Philly to surprise local teachers

More than a thousand teachers are expected to receive free classroom supplies and snacks across the U.S. thanks to the tour.

3 years ago

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A flag bearing Temple University's logo flies at half-staff.
Higher Education
Income Inequality
Philadelphia

Temple to help make tuition free for Philly students from families with low income

Admitted first-year, full-time Temple students residing in Philadelphia with a family-adjusted gross income at or below $65,000 are eligible.

3 years ago

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