Education
Kenney Wants a More Diverse School Board Nominee List
Last month, the city’s school board nominating panel presented Mayor Jim Kenney with 27 nominees for Philly’s brand-new Board of Education. But Kenney, who will choose the board’s nine […]
The One Persistent Reason Why There Aren’t More Women in Tech
There’s one persistent reason why the tech workforce is notoriously male-dominated, and a report from Philly’s TechGirlz offers some new information on the roadblock. In […]
Bob Moul: Philly Schools With No Tech Education? That’s a Big Problem.
Every student in Philadelphia, regardless of zip code or family income, should have access to tech education. In fact, it should be part of every […]
Philadelphia Private Schools: Are They the Right Choice for Your Child?
John Nagl is sitting comfortably on the back porch of his house across the street from the Haverford School campus on a sticky summer day. […]
I Love My Job: Jefferson’s Stephen K. Klasko
A lot has happened with Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health over the past few years, and Stephen K. Klasko has orchestrated it all. Since […]
OPINION: The One Big Thing Missing From Allan Domb’s Plan to Grow the City
As we’ve unfortunately learned, some business leaders may not be the most effective political leaders. But Allan Domb doesn’t fall into that category. Since taking […]
Greenhouse Ventures, Jefferson Offer “Higher” Education in New Medical Marijuana Pa. Tour
On July 25th, a group of 100 Philadelphia healthcare professionals will become some of the first in the state to learn about the benefits and […]
Report: Educational and Medical Jobs Help Stabilize Rents and Retail Market
It’s no secret that Philadelphia is a powerhouse in educational and health services – just a quick glance around our thriving metropolis will make this more […]
Kenney Calls Pa. Senator’s “Inner City” Comment “Racism”
Last week, Pennsylvania senator and Education Committee chair John Eichelberger reportedly claimed that students in some “inner city” neighborhoods need “less intensive” programs. This week, Mayor Jim […]
Pa. Senator Draws Ire for Comment on “Inner City” Students
A Pennsylvania senator and Education Committee chair has drawn criticism from some Democrats after he claimed students in some “inner city” neighborhoods need “less intensive” […]
Casey Grills Trump’s Education Pick on Sexual Assault Allegation Procedures
Prompted by Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey yesterday, Betsy DeVos, the woman who will likely head the U.S. Department of Education under president-elect Donald Trump, said she […]
ThinkFest Recap: 3 Takeaways From Jeff Yass on School Vouchers
Jeff Yass is a stock trader in the Philadelphia suburbs. He is a board member of the Cato Institute, a libertarian think tank. He has […]
Students Don’t Know How to Handle the State University Faculty Strike
https://twitter.com/afamiglietti/status/788736925536493568 More than 5,000 faculty members at Pennsylvania’s 14 state-owned universities went on strike this morning in a move that affects more than 100,000 students, […]
Q&A: Anne Holton, Clinton Ally, on Education
Last Thursday, Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Kaine stopped at Spring Garden Elementary School to stump for votes and brandish his education credentials. He was […]
Faculty at 14 Pennsylvania Universities Vote to Authorize a Strike
Faculty members at Pennsylvania’s 14 state-owned universities could soon go on strike.