Education
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Education in North CentralCouncilman Derek Green Gives Away 15 Bikes to Outstanding KIPP Students
On December 17th, 2016, Councilman Derek Green gave away 15 bikes to students who have displayed outstanding behavior and academics at KIPP Philadelphia Schools, located at 2539 N. 16th…
Patrick Clark | 01/12/2017 -
Education in North CentralThe Gift of Voice: Mighty Writers North Changing Lives One Workshop at a Time
Do you remember how in your grade school years you were given the opportunity to process the experiences of your young life in such a way that it contributed…
Sean Barrett | 01/06/2017 -
A&E in Port RichmondPortside’s ArtsMobile Program Brings Art Integration to Local Schools
When Sarah Damiano teaches kids about fractions, she starts with a quilt. She is the director of Portside Arts Center’s ArtsMobile program, which is introducing local schools to arts…
Grace Shallow | 01/06/2017 -
A&E in FishtownMaker’s Series: Fishtown Playschool Creates a Chance to Create and Give Back
Fishtown Playschool started in the living rooms of 11 families in 2013. Nearly three years later, in the annex of The First Presbyterian Church of Kensington (418 E Girard…
Grace Shallow | 01/05/2017 -
Education in KensingtonHelping Philly’s Tiny Scholars Get Ahead at Early Literacy Academy
Families in Fishtown, Northern Liberties and Kensington have received a new, accessible childcare option with the opening of Early Literacy Academy (ELA), a pre-school and daycare for children from…
Jordyn Cordner | 12/14/2016 -
Education in North CentralHope Partnership for Education Celebrates Ribbon Cutting of New Quint Learning Center
Hope Partnership for Education hosted a ribbon cutting for the Quint Learning Center, a newly renovated learning area and library opened in Hope’s Education Center (2601 N 11th St.).…
Spirit Staff | 12/02/2016 -
Education in BrewerytownNorth Philly’s Community Partnership School Participates in #GivingTuesday, Reaches Fundraising Goal
Community Partnership School (CPS) will be participating in #GivingTuesday, an annual international fundraising campaign that serves as a philanthropic response to the consumerism of Black Friday and Cyber Monday.…
Ruthann Alexander | 11/30/2016 -
Education in Strawberry MansionBeneficial Bank Bestows Grant on Strawberry Mansion Learning Center
On Thursday, November 10th, representatives from Beneficial Bank presented a check for $25,000 to Kevin Upshur, the chairman, founder and director of the Strawberry Mansion Learning Center (SMLC). The…
Thomas Beck | 11/16/2016 -
EducationA New Start at St. Malachy: Reborn Community School Introducing New Programs and Opportunity to Neighborhood
“Yet” is the most important vocabulary word for Brittany Leight to teach her classroom of first grade students. “I want to let them know they can’t do everything…
Grace Shallow | 11/03/2016 -
EducationLocal Schools Represented at Children’s Scholarship Fund Philadelphia Citywide School Fair at Girard College
Ivy McDaniels sees a “tremendous” need for families in Philadelphia to be exposed to more educational options. McDaniels is the communications director for the Children’s Scholarship Fund Philadelphia…
Grace Shallow | 10/26/2016 -
Community in FishtownAdaire Home & School Association Organizes “Walk-A-Thon” To Benefit Health and Wellness Classes
The sun was shining down on the streets of Fishtown on Sunday, October 23rd as parents, teachers and students alike all came together for the first ever “walk-a-thon” organized by…
James Rennie | 10/26/2016 -
Community in FishtownNature Heroes: Fishtown Mom Starts “A Wildlife Discovery Garden” in Her Front Yard
Philadelphians are privy to many sights and sounds of big city America. If you leave the windows open on a cool fall night in the Riverwards, you may catch…
Ptah Gabrie | 10/19/2016