As Philadelphia Weighs New School Closings, Advocates Ask: Does Shuttering a School Impact Neighborhood Violence?
‘By closing schools, you leave a hole in the neighborhood,’ says anti-violence activist Chantay Love.
First Person: Heal the schools, heal the city
In 2020, if Covid-19 wasn’t the lead story on our local news, it was shootings. I was baffled.
Can artificial intelligence and higher education peacefully coexist?
When we think about the hallowed halls of academia, we often envision a place where lofty ideas are discussed, philosophies are argued and theories are tested. Does artificial intelligence have a place in these supposed bastions of independent thoughts? We should obviously be considering the ethics of AI use by students and teachers, but also…
Focusing on ‘joy’ in Philly schools will reduce racial discipline
A Philadelphia group wants schools to focus more on being places of joy as a way to overhaul the culture in district schools, and it’s relying on parents and community voices for help. Lift Every Voice, the organization behind this year’s Joy Campaign, is backing the creation of a “joy-based budget” for schools to bolster access to…
ATTIC Youth Center and PhillyBOLT invest in youth to future-proof Philly
Header photo: Brianna Swan (left), John Carr (center), and Madelyn Morrison (right). Carr and Morrison work together in a Train-to-Trainer program at the Attic Center to make communities better. Photo by Tezarah Wilkins. We interviewed three dozen people about their vision for a more loving Philadelphia. A common theme that emerged was a call for more…
School groups de-escalate youth violence by meeting students where they are
School groups de-escalate youth violence by meeting students where they are By: Annette John-Hall | Love Media Now April 9, 2024 | Tagged: education, Social Justice. School Safety officer, Kevin Rosa gives an 11th grader a shape-up in a professional chair. He uses his barbering skills to give haircuts that help him connect with and…
Philly tax break program fails to deliver hoped-for benefits to students
Philly tax break program fails to deliver hoped-for benefits to students By: Emily Rizzo Chalkbeat Philadelphia, Latest PJC stories February 2, 2024 | Tagged: education, tax breaks. Hannah Yoon for Chalkbeat Every so often, Philadelphia’s school board members have to decide whether to grant huge tax breaks to property developers through a program that, on…