December 10, 2023
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New graduation rules daunting but doable for one Philadelphia high school

February 16, 2023

In August, when Philadelphia district officials briefed their high school teachers and administrators on the state’s new graduation requirements, Sayre High School Assistant Principal Nina Brevard could only react with worry and disbelief. | From: Chalkbeat Philadelphia (Read more.)

Education

I’m going to Penn on a full scholarship. My bike got me there.

February 10, 2023

“By taking me around Philadelphia, my bike helped me deliver big promises to my community, and get a full scholarship to the University of Pennsylvania.” From: The Inquirer (Read more.)

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Pennsylvania’s system of school funding is unconstitutional, judge rules

February 10, 2023

“Pennsylvania’s system, which relies heavily on property taxes with a relatively low state contribution, has some of the widest disparities in spending between wealthy and low-income districts in the nation.” From: Chalkbeat Philadelphia (Read more.)

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Pennsylvania Class of 2022 left $118.5M in Pell Grants unclaimed

February 2, 2023

“A new analysis by the National College Attainment Network (NCAN) found that eligible high school seniors left approximately $3.6 billion in Pell Grant awards last year of which $118,503,612 million correspond to high school students in Pennsylvania. ” From: AL DIA (Read more.)

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How to advance computer science education in Philadelphia? First, focus on the teachers

January 9, 2023

Tech has long been considered a promising option for people wanting to enter an industry with well-paying jobs and ever-expanding opportunities. But increasing access to people who have been historically left out of the field — including Black and brown professionals and women — remains a challenge, in Philadelphia and beyond. From: Technical.ly (Read more.)

Education

Tech workforce development program Launchpad Philly is welcoming its first cohort

December 15, 2022

Launchpad Philly, a workforce development program targeting older School District of Philadelphia high school students interested in tech fields, kicked off its first cohort with a community night last week. From: Technical.ly (Read more.)

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School District of Philadelphia, PECO partner for career education program

December 15, 2022

The School District of Philadelphia and the PECO Workforce Development Team have spearheaded a new partnership that is helping introduce resources and provide access to sustainable jobs. From: Metro Philly (Read more.)

Education

Pa. officials promote school-based health centers

December 13, 2022

These kinds of health centers operate within school walls, and provide medical, behavioral, and sexual health care to students on site, regardless of insurance status. Supporters say it often saves students and their families a trip to a doctor’s office elsewhere. From: WHYY (Read more.)

Education

Chalkbeat Philadelphia’s 2022 guide to early childhood education

December 12, 2022

For our 2022 Philadelphia Early Childhood Education Guide, we dive deeply into areas both inside and outside the school setting as we continue to explore how to improve outcomes for the city’s youngest learners. From: Chalkbeat Philadelphia (Read more.)

Education

Chalkbeat Philadelphia’s 2022 guide to early childhood education

December 9, 2022

For our 2022 Philadelphia Early Childhood Education Guide, we dive deeply into areas both inside and outside the school setting as we continue to explore how to improve outcomes for the city’s youngest learners. | From: Chalkbeat Philadelphia (Read more.)

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