The week of
December 14, 2012
K-16 Partnerships
Public School Partnerships at Rutgers Camden: An Interview with Director Nyeema Watson
By Nyeema Watson and Liz Shriver Nyeema Watson is at the forefront of a new movement at Rutgers Camden. On the third floor of 303 Cooper Street, a cozy house in the heart of the Rutgers Camden...
Establishing your “Education Network” as a College Student and Young Adult in Philadelphia: An Interview with Elaine Leigh
By Liz Shriver and Elaine Leigh Getting jobs is increasingly challenging and as a young college student or recent graduate and if you’re interested in working with youth, finding your place in the...
Defining the Academic Culture Before College: Philadelphia Freedom Schools
By Bunmi Samuel, Director- Philadelphia Freedom Schools The Philadelphia Freedom School’s mission and vision is to create an excellent mentally, physically and emotionally safe learning environment...
Parents Initiating Higher Ed Partnerships at Lea and Jenks: A Model for Community-School Collaboration
By Eden Kainer As a parent of a Philadelphia public school student, I have been involved or acquainted with many different parent groups over the years. While the work is often grueling, the projects...
For Students
Establishing your “Education Network” as a College Student and Young Adult in Philadelphia: An Interview with Elaine Leigh
By Liz Shriver and Elaine Leigh Getting jobs is increasingly challenging and as a young college student or recent graduate and if you’re interested in working with youth, finding your place in the...
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