The Philadelphia STEM Equity Collective (PSEC) has sprung into action! The PSEC has launched the selection process for the PSEC Steering Committee, the recruitment of Philadelphia area students to participate in the PSEC Student Advisory Council, and the formation of four Workgroups – Home and Community; K-12 Education; Post-Secondary Education and the Work Environment. These...
Spring is in full swing at the Free Library of Philadelphia! Our libraries continue to offer a wonderful selection of virtual programs for all ages, from yoga to storytimes. Check out our Calendar of Events to see what’s coming up. The Free Library’s popular Sundays on Stage series – which offers high-quality arts programming to...
Many people think of schools as insular communities that have their own systems, agendas, and cultures. At Stephen Girard School, we have witnessed what can happen when a school begins to incorporate its surrounding community and partners with neighborhood organizations. Stephen Girard School started a partnership with Temple Beth Zion-Beth Israel, a local synagogue. Both...
Bayard Taylor School, a K-5 elementary school located in Hunting Park, has two new community partners that are excited to be working with its students. These new partners are the Springboard Collaborative Afterschool Program and Girls Inc. Both partners started at Taylor less than a year ago, and even though both community partners focus on...
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,...
