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Project-Based Learning Schools hold Symposium on Mass Incarceration

Posted on February 23, 2018
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Students present their research. The United States prison system, made up of county jails, state and federal prisons, and immigration detention centers, houses over 2 million people, more of its population than any other country in the world. This number has skyrocketed since the early 1970s, with changes in federal and state laws, prison sentencing,...
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Philly Schools Make Huge Progress towards Anchor Goals

Posted on February 23, 2018
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Have you heard about the School District of Philadelphia's Action Plan 3.0 Anchor Goals? It's been the hot topic over the past couple of weeks as the School Progress Reports were released and major strides were made in key areas for our schools and students. Each of our anchor goals helps to define a high-quality...
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Literacy Around the World: Germany

Posted on February 23, 2018
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Berlin, Germany Every month, Focus on FACE takes an in-depth look into Family Engagement around the world. For this month’s focus on literacy, we’ve decided to take a trip to Europe and learn more about literacy and reading in the home of a country that created a word we’re very familiar with in the United...
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FACT Course Spotlight: The Welcoming Center

Posted on February 22, 2018
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International Professionals Program The Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians, located in Center City, works to streamline services and resources for new immigrants in order to make it easier for them to gain access to everything they need to be successful in their transition to the United States. The Welcoming Center was founded by Anne O’Callaghan...
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Register Now for the Franklin Institute’s Discovery Camp!

Posted on February 1, 2018
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Get ready to have the best summer ever at The Franklin Institute! Experience the most hands-on, educational, iconic science summer camp in the Philadelphia area. Whether your child is a Mini Molecule (grades K-2) just discovering the wonders of science, an Awesome Atom (grades 3-6) ready to sink their hands into new and interesting discoveries,...
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Scholarship Alert: PHA Cash 4 Success

Posted on February 1, 2018
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The Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA) is pleased to announce the launch of Cash 4 Success, a new program that will match the savings of participants who want to buy a home, pursue higher education, and/or become entrepreneurs. Eligible Activities Funds can be used for: Homeownership: Closing costs, left over dollars can be applied to the…

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FREE Job Readiness Training for Job Seekers

Posted on February 1, 2018
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Temple University's Office of Human Resources is hosting a general interest meeting for adult job seekers interested in participating in a FREE 8-week professional leadership development/workforce readiness seminar: "New Opportunities Workshop" (NOW professional development training). Temple University will cover the entire cost of your participation; if interested in learning more about eligibility and enrollment in...
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Bryant School Demonstrates the Importance of School Partnerships

Posted on January 16, 2018
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William C. Bryant School students and their families' holiday season became a little brighter and warmer because of the generosity of school partners. Thanks to Advancing Families and Driving Away The Cold Foundations, over 400 NEW coats were provided for students, and over 100 turkeys with the trimmings were given to Bryant families. In addition,...
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Green City, Clean Waters 2018 Art Contest

Posted on January 16, 2018
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The Partnership for the Delaware Estuary is now accepting entries on behalf of the Philadelphia Water Department for its Green City, Clean Waters Art Contest! All entries must be mailed by Wednesday, February 28th. Please click here for a brochure containing rules and an entry form. Philadelphia students in grades K-12 attending public, private, charter...
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Attendance Hero Sweepstakes

Posted on January 16, 2018
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Families and schools across the city are working hard to get children to school every day on time, start to finish, so they've the best shot at becoming great readers and strong students. Grownups, share your superpower tips for getting your family to school every day on time. Use #AttendanceHero #ContestEntry on social media for...
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