07/29/11
Friday, July 29, 2011
Every morning at Philadelphia Freedom Schools (PFS) everyone comes together in a circle to participate in Harambee. The word Harambee comes from a Swahili word that means, "Let's pull together". It usually runs from 8:30am to 9:00am each morning before beginning the curriculum component of the...
07/14/11
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Carrie Kries-Shankweiler CEO, Philadelphia Montessori Charter School
09/15/10
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Moorestown, NJ - When it comes to literacy, third grade is pivotal. Research shows that children who do not read at grade level by this time face an uncertain future: they are less likely to graduate from high school and more likely to be unemployed, in poor health, or in prison. To alter this...
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
By Susan SnyderPhiladelphia Inquirer Staff Writer
City education officials on Monday announced a new campaign to train mentors who already work with students in the best way to guide them to and through college.
The Graduation Coaches Campaign, touted at City Hall by Mayor Nutter, School...
11/02/09
Monday, November 2, 2009
Foundations, Inc. has been awarded a $420K contract to create tailor-made opportunities for out-of-school youth who are interested in entering a green jobs career path. The 21-month contract will support 80 out-of-school youth ages 17-24 by offering green jobs training and preparation for the GED....
