The week of
October 24, 2016
PHENND Events/Activities
K-16 Partnerships Newsletter: STEM
PHENND
Please enjoy the K-16 Partnerships July/August Newsletter featuring articles on STEM. If you are new to the PHENND K-16 Network and are interested in being involved please submit the following form:...
K-16 Partnerships Network Meeting: College Access Networks
PHENND
The next K-16 University Partners Meeting will be Thursday, December 8th 3:00 – 4:30 PM at the School District of Philadelphia (440 N. Broad St.), Room 1075. This meeting will focus on K-16...
Other Local Events and Workshops
Trunk or Treat in Norristown
Montgomery County Community Action Development Commission
Trunk or Treat Monday, October 31, 2016 4:00 – 7:00 PM A safe and fun Trick or Treat experience! Roosevelt School Parking Lot 1161 Markley St. Norristown, PA 19401 FREE “Trunk or Treat”...
Book Talk: New Reality for Suburban Schools
Swarthmore College
OPEN TO PUBLIC The New Reality for Suburban Schools: How Suburban Schools Are Struggling with Low-Income Students and Students of Color in Their Schools A book talk by Dr. Jessica Shiller Thursday...
Healthcare & Higher Education Summit
Delaware Valley Green Building Council
Healthcare & Higher Education Summit Date: Friday, November 4th Time: 7:30 – 11:00 am Location: Wolfington Teletorium | Saint Joseph’s University | 5600 City Avenue, Philadelphia, PA...
Health Care 4 All Meet and Greet Reception
Health Care 4 All PA
Health Care 4 All PA (State-wide nonprofit working on a Single Payer Health Care System) Invites YOU to a Meet and Greet Reception in Philly Come meet the Board of Directors of Health Care for All...
Building Upon 9th Grade as the Foundation for College and Career Readiness
Philadelphia Education Fund
You Are Invited! Please join us at November’s Education First Compact Thursday, November 3, 2016 7:45 – 10:00 am Building Upon 9th Grade as the Foundation for College and Career...
Greater Philadelphia Education and Career Expo
Higher Ed Assist
Greater Philadelphia Education and Career Expo by Higher Ed Assist Tue, November 15, 2016 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM EST Higher Ed Assist continues to be the leader in higher education promotion and invites...
Unpacking and Practicing Self-Care
Blue Door Group
Unpacking and Practicing Self-Care November 9, 2016, 2:30-5pm Location: Temple University Center City Register here: Have you ever felt guilty for not “practicing self-care” enough? Do you...
Think on Your Feet: Improv for Trainers & Facilitators
Blue Door Group
Think on Your Feet: Improv for Trainers & Facilitators November 4, 2016, 9am-12:30pm Location: People’s Emergency Center, 325 N. 39th St. Register here: Open to the public. A light lunch...
Fix Houses. Improve Health.
Healthy Rowhouse Project
November 29, 2016 5:30-7 pm Center for Architecture & Design 1218 Arch Street Philadelphia, PA Fix Houses. Improve Health. Join Healthy Rowhouse Project and Mayor Kenney, as we discuss a plan...
West & SW Community Schools Ambassador Program
Philadelphia Coalition Advocating for Public Schools
West & SW Community Schools Ambassador Program Saturday, October 29 at 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM Kingsessing Recreation Center 5001 Kingsessing Ave, Philadelphia Help create the path forward...
The Fight Against Tobacco: National and Local Legislation, Regulation, and Communication
University of Pennsylvania
The Fight Against Tobacco: National and Local Legislation, Regulation, and Communication Featuring perspectives from the U. S. Food and Drug and Administration (FDA) and Philadelphia’s hard-hitting...
Philanthropy Network Annual Conference
Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia
Toward a More Perfect Union: Strengthening the Sector Together Thursday, November 17, 2016 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM The Hilton Philadelphia at Penn’s Landing COST: $175 Profound changes...
For educators: Write With Confidence
Penn State University
This free workshop will present the essential components that must be present in lesson plans in order to fully engage learners. It will focus on the ways that educators can reflect on their current...
2016 Fall Social Justice Symposium
Manor Junior College
2016 FALL SOCIAL JUSTICE SYMPOSIUM OCTOBER 26, 2016 • 2:30-6:00 PM In the Spirit of the founder, Saint Basil of Caesarea, we are hosting a Symposium in the Spirituality Center of the Sisters of...
Connecting! Volunteer recruitment workshop
Tanya T. Morris
Connecting! How to effectively recruit, engage, retain and reward volunteers. – Learn how to effectively recruit volunteers – Create volunteer retention strategies. – Overcome...
Panel Discussion: In the Artist’s Voice: Art As Activism
Mural Arts Philadelphia
Panel Discussion: In the Artist’s Voice: Art As Activism Oct 26 | 6:30pm–7:30pm Talk about art with the people who make it. Independent curator Pedro Alonzo moderates a panel on artists who...
Earth Science Teachers Association Conference
Pennsylvania Earth Science Teachers Association
2016 PAESTA Science Conference Saturday, November 19, 2016 – Penn State Brandywine, Media, PA Registration deadline: November 1st In February 2016, The New York Times reported that “Science...
Film Screening: Hilleman – A Perilous Quest to Save the World’s Children
College of Physicians
The College of Physicians Movie Screening Hilleman – A Perilous Quest to Save the World’s Children Tuesday, November 1, 2016, 6:30pm College of Physicians, 19 South 22nd Street The...
Film: Backpack Full of Cash
Philadelphia Film Festival
BACKPACK FULL OF CASH WORLD PREMIERE PHILADELPHIA FILM FESTIVAL 25 Dear Friends and Supporters, We are very happy to announce the world premiere of our 95-minute documentary BACKPACK FULL OF CASH at...
Annual Malcolm Bernard HBCU College Fair
Malcolm Bernard Historically Black Colleges & Universities College Fair
On Wednesday, November 16, 2016, from 3:30-7 pm, The School District of Philadelphia ( 440 N. Broad St.) will host The Annual Malcolm Bernard HBCU College Fair! Over 40 HBCUs (Historically Black...
7th Annual Life With Books Fundraiser
Tree House Books
Celebrate a Life with Books! Please join us for the Tree House Books: 7th Annual Life With Books Fundraiser on Wednesday, November, 9th, 2016. On this special evening, community leaders and active...
High School Essay Night for 8th graders
Mighty Writers
Applying to high school? We’ve got you covered! High School Essay Night Tuesday, October 25, 2016 6:30PM – 8:00PM For students currently in 8th grade We’ll review high school admissions...
New Resources
A Practical Guide to Building Effective School-Based Partnerships
William Penn Foundation
Partnering for Student Success: A Practical Guide to Building Effective School-Based Partnerships Schools and districts have long partnered with external organizations to deliver programming to...
Successful School-Based Partnerships: What Does it Take?
William Penn Foundation
Schools and districts have long partnered with external organizations to deliver programming to students, both during and after the traditional school day. The potential benefits of such school-based...
Center City Reports: Bicycle Commuting
Center City District
The Center City District and Central Philadelphia Development Corporation have released Center City Reports- Bicycle Commuting, a survey of this increasingly popular mode of transportation for...
Americans Consider Problems and Promises of Higher Education
Public Agenda
Research Brief: What’s the Payoff Americans Consider Problems and Promises of Higher Education This research brief summarizes findings from two omnibus surveys regarding the public’s...
A Primer on the College Student Journey
American Academy of Arts & Sciences
A Primer on the College Student Journey: How Students Access, Pay For, and Complete their Postsecondary Degree Late last month, the Commission on the Future of Undergraduate Education at the American...
West Philadelphia Scattered Site Model: An Affordable Housing Impact Study
May 8 Consulting
In this study, May 8 Consulting and Reinvestment Fund set out to understand how the rehabilitation of 1,100 affordable housing units in 760 single-family houses or duplexes from 1989 to 2013, has...
Talking About the Election in Your Classrooms
Campus Election Engagement Project
MESSAGE TO FACULTY: TALKING ABOUT THE ELECTION IN YOUR CLASSROOMS With the 2016 elections fast approaching, there may be nothing more important that you can do than facilitate classroom...
High School Graduation Rate Has Reached New High
White House
FACT SHEET: President Obama Announces High School Graduation Rate Has Reached New High Today, President Obama will be at Benjamin Banneker Academic High School in Washington, to announce that...
What Teachers Need to Know to Influence Policy Decisions
Teach Plus
Teach Plus Online: What Teachers Need to Know to Influence Policy Decisions Education policy happens at the local, state, and federal level, yet teachers are rarely at the table. Policymakers need...
Partnerships Classifieds
Moderators Needed, Deliberative Democracy Session
Community College of Philadelphia
The Fox Rothschild Center for Law and Society is conducting two deliberative democracy sessions on the issue of public funding of education behind bars on Tuesday, November 15 and is looking for...
Waste Watchers Needed, Philadelphia Marathon
City of Philadelphia
This November, Philadelphia’s Office of Sustainability is partnering with the Philadelphia Marathon to host Waste Watchers, a sustainability initiative to keep waste out of the landfill. Waste...
National Conferences & Calls for Proposal
AVID National Conference
Advancement Via Individual Determination
Conference: The 2016 the AVID National Conference in Dallas, TX, is a forum to share best practices on how educators can open access to rigorous curriculum for all students to ensure college and...
Call for Proposals: National Association for Multicultural Education
National Association for Multicultural Education
You’re invited to the Pennsylvania Chapter National Association for Multicultural Education 19th Annual Conference March 3-4, 2017 Dickinson College Carlisle, PA Call for Proposals PA-NAME is...
Grant Opportunities
Post-9/11 Veteran Nonprofit Fellowships
Mission Continues
The Mission Continues Seeks Applications for Post-9/11 Veteran Nonprofit Fellowships The Mission Continues empowers veterans facing the challenge of adjusting to life at home to find new missions....
Regie Routman Teacher Recognition Grant
International Literacy Association
International Literacy Association Invites Applications for Teacher Recognition Grant Since 1956, the International Literacy Association has been committed to improving literacy around the world....
Youth Running Programs
Saucony Run for Good Foundation
Saucony Run for Good Foundation Seeks Proposals for Youth Running Programs The Saucony Run for Good Foundation is committed to informing the public about the cause and prevention of childhood obesity...
Soccer for Success Initiative
U.S. Soccer Foundation
Soccer Foundation Seeks Community Partners for Soccer for Success Initiative The Soccer Foundation, in partnership with Trinity Health, is seeking partners to implement its Soccer for Success...
DeVos Institute of Arts Management
University of Maryland
DeVos Institute of Arts Management Accepting Applications for Fellowship Program Founded at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in 2001 and transitioned to the University of Maryland...
Job Opportunities/AmeriCorps Opportunities
Customer Engagement Manager, Alfrea
Alfrea
Customer Engagement Manager (CEM) Alfrea / Local Food Ag-Tech Startup Exciting position at local food startup Alfrea The Customer Engagement Manager is an important position at Alfrea. The ideal...
Director, Community Engagement, Nemours
Nemours
Nemours is seeking a Director of Community Engagement to join our team in Wilmington, Delaware. This position is responsible for developing and directing community engagement strategies to enhance...
Associate Director of Admissions & College Enrollment, Year Up
Year Up Philadelphia
OVERVIEW: Reporting to the Site Director, the Associate Director of Admissions & College Enrollment – Philadelphia, PA will be responsible for ensuring that the site meets its student...
Operations Coordinator, Common Market
Common Market
Operations Coordinator Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States DESCRIPTION The Common Market Mid-Atlantic, a mission-driven distributor of local foods to the Mid-Atlantic region, seeks an...
Marketing & Communications Coordinator, Common Market
Common Market
Marketing & Communications Coordinator Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States DESCRIPTION The Common Market connects communities by delivering local food for the common good. We are a...
Temple Teacher Residency accepting applications
Temple University
Temple Teacher Residency (TTR) is now accepting applications for the upcoming 2017-2018 academic year. TTR is an accelerated, one-year masters degree () & initial teacher certification program...
Director of Education, Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts
Kimmel Center
The Director of Education reports directly to the Executive VP of the Kimmel Center, Inc. Their primary responsibility is to oversee, create, develop, facilitate and supervise all education programs...
Miscellaneous
Supporting Successful Transitions from Middle School to High School
Mid-Atlantic Regional Education Laboratory
Supporting Successful Transitions from Middle School to High School November 10 Webinar Learn what the research tells us about the critical transition points for students during the K-12 experience...
Webinar: Smoking Cessation on campus
Truth Initiative
“Truth Initiative’s College Programs: Helping colleges across the country #FinishIT, one campus at a time” October 26, 2016, 1:00-2:30pm Free Webinar from The Smoking Cessation...
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