Tag: School District of Philadelphia

Harriett’s Bookshop owner Jeannine A. Cook is aiming to send 10 North Philadelphia youth to study abroad in Paris this fall, writes Shara Dae…

A Chester County teen is advocating for teen suicide prevention in the Downingtown Area School District and the School District of Philadelphia, reports staff for…

Philadelphia was recently awarded a $1.3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to help make city homes and schools more energy…

PECO, Pennsylvania’s largest electric and natural gas delivery company and provider of energy to millions of customers in the Greater Philadelphia region, is on…

The Jalen Hurts Foundation has donated $200,000 to give back to the community and help fund air conditioning at several Philadelphia schools in need…

Khadijah Bright, principal at Kennedy C. Crossan School in Northeast Philadelphia, forges a path for her students to become potential entrepreneurs, reports Matteo Iadonisi for…

Eastern graduate Emily Hunter, M.Ed., BS, RN, CSN, has been named the Pennsylvania School Nurse of the Year by the National Association of School…

Philadelphia lawmakers are pushing for a state tax reform that would allow the city to levy higher tax rates on wealthier households and commercial buildings…

This year, the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia is celebrating its 75th anniversary of opening doors between Philadelphia and the rest of the world.

It…

Philadelphia-based educator, writer, and historian Amy Jane Cohen has published a new book focusing on the city’s Black history and neighborhoods throughout the…

Rachael Grobman became a teacher because of her dedication to helping children reach their highest potential.

While she currently teaches at an independent school on…

Elaine Johnson believes in prioritizing herself and her health and motivating others to do the same to achieve fulfillment in all aspects of their lives…

While the journey from Cambodia to America was never easy, Daniel Sophara Peou, a 1997 graduate of Eastern University, has allowed his story to shape…

With the many challenges facing young people today, it can be difficult to navigate life without struggling under the weight of mental health challenges, writes…

The brand-new T.M. Peirce Elementary School just opened its doors, marking the first time in 70 years that a public school has been…

Sarah-Ashley Andrews is a multi-faceted individual with grand plans of transforming both the public education and mental health landscapes, writes Kristen A. Graham…

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships (GRIP) program has awarded a grant to support investments in the local energy…