Outside the Classroom
Here’s our list of school district events and community organizations offering free school supplies and other resources.
Last year in Pennsylvania, there were nearly 150 pre-apprenticeship programs with around 3,200 active participants, according to state data. That’s three times the number of participants compared with two years prior.
Wednesday’s youth government summit is a response to research that has found young people, especially youth of color, don’t feel qualified to participate in politics.
Teens in Philadelphia are trying to make safer neighborhoods. Many are starting with music.
Lift Every Voice lobbied officials extensively about the need for daily recess, giving students the chance to move and stretch, and guaranteeing water and bathroom breaks.
Stigma and limited options often drive students away from participating in free school meals, according to a new study from Temple University.
Some players had been overlooked by other high schools, about half of the starting lineup is considered undersized, and they represent Kensington, a Philly neighborhood that comes with a reputation.
Friends of the Children Philadelphia just wrapped its first year in the city and is looking to expand.
Researchers say high-impact tutoring programs can work to boost achievement — but only if students get enough tutoring time each week.
Nearly 2 million people in Pennsylvania rely on federal food stamps, including around 472,000 Philly residents.
The transit authority has agreed to restore some bus lines that serve students after they were eliminated as part of sweeping transit cuts.
Community groups in Philly are holding free back-to-school events. Here’s a list of the giveaways happening this month.
The school district has debunked false rumors about immigration arrests in schools, but fears persist about the potential impact on students.
Mumin’s 18-month tenure coincided with the commonwealth’s court-ordered reckoning with school funding disparity
The school board voted 7-2 to approve the agreement over the protestations of members of the public and two board members who said they wanted more time to consider the implications.
Citing environmental justice, state gives city schools a $500,000 grant to plant and tend more trees
A City Councilmember said without the funding, nonprofits serving children without stable housing were preparing to close.
Youth voter registration is still lagging, but young people in Philly say they are passionate about this year’s election.
Though the program hasn’t overhauled the academic calendar, parents say the new extended-day pilot program has helped them.
The district highlighted teacher training and a program for teens, but members of the City Council say school leaders must do more.