Over the course of one day, between 3 and 5 elective choices will be offered during each of three sessions. Therefore, we are looking for a total of roughly 10-15 workshops and/or paper presentations.

PROPOSAL DEADLINE: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2019 extended to DECEMBER 13, 2019
LOCATION: Penn State Brandywine, Media, PA
CONFERENCE DATE: Friday, February 28, 2020

Submit your proposal here: https://forms.gle/BFVLH8wPhwrGBtP59

The Brady Education Foundation seeks to close the opportunity gaps between children living in underresourced and/or underrepresented communities and other children.

To advance this mission, the foundation invites proposals focused on the evaluation of programs with the potential to help close opportunity and resulting achievement gaps between children living in underresourced communities and/or from underrepresented populations and other children.

The primary aim of the proposal must be related to evaluating the effectiveness of programs designed to promote positive cognitive and/or achievement outcomes for children (birth through 18 years of age) from underserved groups and/or low-resourced communities (such as minority ethnic groups or low-income families). Secondary aims may focus on one or more of the following: variations in program effects; mechanisms through which such effects occur; and/or comparisons of the total costs of the program (start-up and ongoing operational costs) with its estimated monetary benefits to determine net cost or benefit.

The foundation will award support for up to two key personnel from the evaluation team and one practitioner or service provider from the program to attend one conference during the last (or only) year of the project, with an allowable cost of $1,500 per person. Projects may span up to three years.

Stage-one proposals are due December 1. Upon review, selected applicants will be invited to submit a stage-two proposal by April 1, 2019.

To be eligible, applicants must be a principal investigator with a nonprofit as a home institution. Applicants at all career stages may apply.

See the Brady Education Foundation website for complete program guidelines and application instructions.

Deadline: December 1, 2019 (Stage-One Proposals)

Learn more and apply: http://bradyeducationfoundation.org/application-guidelines/#proposals

Over the past few years, the team at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has been traveling to communities across the U.S. to meet with people where they live to learn about economic mobility and opportunity from their perspectives. Among the things they learned is that there are no silver-bullet solutions for communities suffering the effects of deindustrialization, that there is no easy fix for structural racism, and that there is a huge gap between longstanding assumptions about poverty and the reality of millions of Americans’ lives.

With those lessons in mind, the foundation, through its Grand Challenges program, has issued a call for ideas designed to support individuals and organizations interested in contributing to the long-term work of correcting mistaken assumptions and improving understanding of poverty through the actual stories of those that experience poverty.

The goal of the challenge is to elevate diverse voices that can help broaden the conversation about the issues inhibiting economic mobility and generate deeper awareness and actionable understanding. To that end, grants of $100,000 will be awarded in support of creative, scalable ideas that generate awareness of the structural and historic barriers to economic mobility; communicate that poverty is not just something that happens to other people; and change the predominant misconceptions about poverty in a way that creates the conditions for effective programs and policies to be adopted by the public and private sectors.

Priority will be given to proposals that highlight barriers to economic mobility as well as the impact of biases, intersectionality, and ideas around deservingness related to race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, physical and mental health, ability, and geography; the voices of individuals experiencing poverty; and ideas for distributing these perspectives.

A few of the many types of concepts the foundation will consider include but are not limited to lessons learned from past or present poverty-alleviation programs, both successes and failures; a range of voices that highlights the causes and consequences of poverty and identifies key windows of opportunity for the most effective change; technology, digital platform, or social network ideas with demonstrated value in enhancing dissemination in support of positive social change.

The foundation will not consider funding for projects centered entirely around donations made by individuals; projects focused on emergency relief or crisis response; academic research without a clear objective to solve a public understanding problem; initiatives limited to specific organizations; and/or projects that earmark foundation funds for lobbying activity (e.g., attempts to influence legislation or legislative action) or efforts to influence political campaigns for public office.

For more information, including rules and guidelines, evaluation criteria, and an FAQ, see the Grand Challenges website.

Deadline: November 13, 2019

Learn more and apply: https://gcgh.grandchallenges.org/challenge/voices-economic-opportunity

Located in southeastern Pennsylvania in the Brandywine Creek Valley, Longwood Gardens is a living expression of everything its founder, Pierre S. du Pont, found inspiring, meaningful, and beautiful. Years before it became a public garden, the land on which Longwood Gardens stands was home to the native Lenni Lenape tribe and Quaker farmers. Since then, the land has undergone significant transformation to become a magnificent property that is enjoyed by more than a million guests annually.

In support of this rich history and tradition, Longwood is inviting applications for its Longwood Fellows Program, a thirteen-month residential educational experience for emerging leaders in the field of horticulture that is designed to help them develop leadership aptitude and skills. Longwood Fellows study topics such as leadership, organizational behavior, communications, board relations, master site planning, HR management, and fundraising. All fellows are expected to complete a departmental immersion at Longwood, are assigned both a mentor and executive coach, attend conferences and lead workshops, and must complete a cohort project and participate in a two-month domestic or international field placement.

The ideal candidate for a fellowship is someone with a bachelor’s degree who wants to serve — or is currently serving — in a leadership capacity in the public horticulture field. Successful applicants must be able to demonstrate significant potential for professional growth, be endorsed by other professionals in their field, and be proficient at reading and writing in English.

Nominations by third parties are due by September 30; applications/self-nominations will be accepted until October 31.

To be eligible, applicant must have five or more years of work experience in public horticulture or a closely related field.

See the Longwood Gardens website for complete program guidelines and application instructions.

Deadline: October 31, 2019

Learn more and apply: https://longwoodgardens.org/education/longwood-fellows-program

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

General

Coordinates daily operations of the Fund’s FCC Provider Hub, liaising between contracted FCC providers and the City of Philadelphia’s Pre-K intermediary (PHMC), and ensuring provider compliance with City of Philadelphia Pre-K Provider Contract Deliverables; interfaces with Public Health Management Corporation and City of Philadelphia Mayor’s Office of Education in coordinating providers’ contracts and Training Fund contract. Coordinating with the Training Fund’s Technical Assistance staff, ensuring that the provision of Technical Assistance is responsive to the ongoing assessment of providers’ needs related to contract compliance and deliverables. Time is spent approximately 75% in the Training Fund office and 25% visiting on-site with contracted FCC providers.

This is a full-time grant-funded position starting October 2019 and ending in June 2020.

Specific

Monitors contracted FCC providers for compliance with the following City of Philadelphia Pre-K Contract Deliverables; assists providers in coming into compliance in areas where they may fall short:
• Providers must…
o Maintain safe and legal program operations (i.e. maintain DHS childcare license in good standing with no incidents or provisional status)
o Provide overall program quality (i.e. maintain STAR 3 or 4 status in good standing)
o Deliver quality, developmentally-appropriate instruction to three- and four-year-olds for 5.5 hours per day for 108 days, using a PA-approved early learning curriculum that is aligned to the PA Early Learning Standards
o Conduct continuous child observation to inform bi-annual child outcomes assessment and comply with PA required outcomes assessment in March 2017 (as evidenced by OCDEL report)
o Recruit and retain qualified staff – a full-time director (based on the DHS regulations); a lead teacher with a minimum of an Associate’s Degree in ECE or related content and an assistant teacher with a minimum qualification of CDA in each classroom; and a sufficient pool of substitutes, floaters, aides to ensure teachers can take break (evidenced by DHS license, STARS status, ChildWare)
o Ensure eligible families receive needed services by maintaining 100% program enrollment with a waitlist (as evidence by ChildWare data)
o Ensure children receive adequate program dosage by maintaining 85% daily average attendance (as evidence by ChildWare data)
o Ensure family need for early learning and childcare services is met by supporting families in accessing additional funding to support full-day and full-year child care needs (as evidenced by ChildWare, CCIS data)
o Enter and maintain CCIS contract and offer full-day services as needed by the family
o Deliver comprehensive services (i.e. conduct developmental screening of children within 45 days of enrollment using a state-approved tool, and refer any child with concern for assessment)
o Verify that each child has a current physical and dental health assessment (includes results of hearing and vision screening) on file (as evidenced by ChildWare data)
o Utilize CACFP to provide nutritious, family-style meals and snacks
o Partner with families and caregivers to support their children’s learning and development, developing ongoing and effective communication with parents and caregivers in alignment with STARS standards
o Plan and implement kindergarten transition by June 1 for all children who will turn 5 by September 1 of the following school year; report on transition status of rising kindergarteners (as evidenced by ChildWare data)
o Enter relevant program, staff, child and family data accurately into ChildWare and PELICAN, and maintain records in accordance with DHS requirements
o Engage in the City’s Pre-K expansion project and continuous improvement of the system through attendance at quarterly provider meetings convened by intermediary.
o Spend funds according an approved program budget for the provision of high quality learning services to confirmed program participants (as evidenced by desk review, invoices) and notify the intermediary if a budget revision is needed.

Coordinates with the project’s Technical Assistance staff, tracking the provision of TA services.

Provides ECE Director with weekly reports on Childware and Teaching Strategies data, and collaborates with the ECE Director in Identifying and implementing provider supports.

Maintains recordkeeping and participant file maintenance.

Prepares timely detailed reports required by the Pre-K contract.

Tracks and assesses providers’ technical assistance needs, and collaborates with the ECE Director in designing and implementing a professional development program for the providers.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent; Master’s Degree a plus.
• Minimum five years’ work experience in Early Childhood Education and/or Elementary Education.
• Proven collaboration and coordination skills.
• Experience with employer relations a plus.
• Excellent project management skills, documentation skills, and attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must have valid drivers’ license.
• Computer proficiency including use of spreadsheets, databases, presentations and onedrives.

Work Requirements:
Working conditions are those normally found in an office environment. Must be able to travel to provider sites for monitoring and other related purposes.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: OCTOBER 10, 2019
Please send resume to: Teresa Colllins
tcollins@1199ctraining.org

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

General

Coordinates daily operations of specific ECE Registered Apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs in southeastern Pennsylvania, working closely with participating employer partners and Apprentices, individually and as a cohort; interfaces with higher education partners, First Up, and the PHMC evaluation department in managing partners’ contracted roles in the project; interfaces with Pennsylvania Office of Child Development & Early Learning (OCDEL), the Professional Development Organization for southeastern Pennsylvania, and City of Philadelphia Mayor’s Office of Education (MOE) to coordinate/integrate project activities with state and local ECE programming. Time is spent approximately 50% in the Training Fund office and 50% on-site with participating employers and Apprentices.

Specific

EMPLOYER ENGAGEMENT: Recruit participating employers to sponsor Registered Apprentices and identify coaches. In collaboration with the Training Fund’s Apprenticeship Specialist, provide support to employers in completing required documents, such as employer-specific and apprentice-specific apprenticeship documents, including wage steps (Apprenticeship Standards’ Appendices A and E). Establish systems, roles and reporting protocols for Apprentices, employers, and Student Supervisors/Coaches, and oversee implementation. Develop and implement on-boarding processes and procedures for employers and apprentices. Maintain ongoing relationship with employers, Apprentices, and Student Supervisors/Coaches, including regular onsite visits, assisting with problem solving and providing technical assistance to ensure that the Apprenticeship Program is implemented with fidelity.

SUPPORT FOR APPRENTICES: Work closely with employer partners to recruit and enroll Apprentices in assessment and Bridge coursework with Training Fund, CCP Accuplacer preparation coursework, and developmental coursework (as needed). Support Apprentices’ registration and maintain/update participant files/records for the duration of their participation in the program. Collaborate with the Training Fund’s Apprenticeship Specialist in registering Apprentices in the US Department of Labor’s RAPIDS database at the beginning of the program upon beginning program and following completion, ensuring Apprentices’ progression to Journeyworker status and receipt of US DOL certificate. Support Apprentices and employers in ensuring TEACH documentation is secured each semester, and coordinate with TEACH to problem solve issues that arise. Track academic progress of Apprentices, and organize group and individual tutoring/study groups in collaboration with higher education partners. Provide counseling support to Apprentices. Assess and identify individual and group needs of Apprentices, notifying the ECE Director and problem solving interventions to support Apprentices’ success.

SUPPORT FOR STUDENT SUPERVISORS/COACHES: Provide oversight to the coaching process (including initial training and continued professional development) in partnership with First Up. Support employers in identifying and selecting Coaches. Track the input of Coaches regarding the competency attainment of Apprentices, and implement interventions in partnership with First Up to ensure that coaching is occurring on a weekly basis and documentation is input weekly.

INTERFACE WITH STATE APPRENTICESHIP SYSTEM: In support of the Training Fund’s Apprenticeship Specialist, ensure all documents are secured from employers to successfully enroll employers and Apprentices.

MANAGING PARTNERSHIPS: Coordinate closely with higher education partners to ensure all systems are in place to support the implementation of the Apprenticeship Program. Work closely with higher education partners to ensure the academic progress of each Apprentice and that the course sequence for Apprentice cohorts and individual Apprentices are updated each semester as needed. Ensure that instructional program elements comply with/qualify for T.E.A.C.H. and/or Rising Stars tuition support. Support employer partners and First Up in implementing onsite weekly coaching and robust mentoring of the Coaches. Provide oversight to First Up’s Technical Assistance project with employers, supporting the Apprenticeship Program’s sustainability, and the evaluation project that is led by the consulting evaluation team.

PROGRAM EVALUATION: Assist the consulting evaluation team in implementing CLASS evaluations and focus groups/individual interviews with Apprentices, employers, and Coaches.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT: Organize and facilitate quarterly Apprenticeship Committee meetings. Manage project record keeping and participant file maintenance, working with the ECE Director and other Training Fund staff to meet all funders’ reporting requirements in a timely manner. Assist the Training Fund’s ECE Director and Controller in executing the Training Fund’s role as the project’s fiscal sponsor, ensuring timely disbursement of all contracted grant funds to partnering organizations; liaise with partners as necessary to ensure timely receipt of invoices and backup for all project-related services; liaise with the Training Fund finance department and all partnering organizations to obtain backup documentation of all matching funds pledged to the project.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or a closely related field; Masters Degree preferred.
• Minimum five years’ work experience working in an Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education setting, including ECE management and Technical Assistance experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Early Childhood Education as well as adult learning.
• Proven collaboration and coordination skills.
• Experience with employer relations is a plus.
• Excellent project management skills, documentation skills, and attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability/interest in working with employers and frontline staff.
• Must have valid drivers’ license and ability to employer sites and other meetings in southeastern Pennsylvania.
• Computer proficiency including use of spreadsheets, databases, presentations and onedrives.

Work Requirements:

Working conditions are those normally found in an office environment. Must be able to travel to employer sites, and work flexible hours with some evening hours required.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: OCTOBER 10, 2019
Please send resume to: Cheryl Feldman
cfeldman@1199ctraining.org

We’ll have resource tables and workshops to help you better navigate and engage with the District, free winters coats and giveaways (while supplies last), lunch, and raffles! We want to partner with YOU—our amazing families—to support our student’s academic success.

Registration is preferred but not required. You can let us know you’re attending online at www.philasd.org/face/events or by phone at 215-400-4180, option 5.

Date and Time: October 11, 2019, 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Location: PECO Energy Hall, 2301 Market Street (lower level), Philadelphia, PA 19103

Registration: 8:00 – 8:30am
Program: 8:30am – 12:30pm

Breakfast will be served from 8 to 8:30am, and at 8:40am, the conference will kick off with a keynote from Senator Sharif Street.

Our goal for the conference is to share knowledge relevant to helping our communities stay warm and connected to service. Throughout the day, the panelists will be presenting on Bill Payment Assistance, Utility Driven Conservation Programs, and more!

Read the agenda here!

Registration

The Office of Diversity and Inclusion is a new office created under Mayor James F. Kenney. The primary duty of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion is to make recommendations over the long term that work to build a more inclusive City workforce related to race, ethnicity, disability status, gender, and sexual orientation by working with those in government and the private sector to increase opportunities for all who have suffered from discriminatory practices.

Job Description

The Office of LGBT Affairs was created to connect LGBTQ+ people with government services and to help to ensure that the services they receive are culturally competent. The primary role of the Executive Director of LGBT Affairs is to advise the Mayors Office and Philadelphia City Government on the needs of LGBT residents, to serve as a liaison between the LGBTQ+ Community and the City of Philadelphia, and to educate residents and the city workforce on the needs of the LGBTQ+ Community. This position reports to the First Deputy Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer.

Essential Functions

• Serve as liaison between the City and regions LGBTQ+ communities and the City;
• Work with City departments, agencies, and offices to develop policies and procedures to promote the equality, well-being, and safety of LGBTQ+ people within the city, with a particular emphasis on the marginalization of LGBTQ+ people with intersectional identities
• Advocate for the LGBTQ+ community within City government
• Manage and solicit advice from the Mayors Commission on LGBT Affairs
• Support the growth and development of the Citys LGBTQ+ communities
• Craft and facilitate trainings in coordination with the Director of Training
• Execute data-driven, outward facing programs, initiatives, and events that impact LGBTQ+ people in Philadelphia

Qualifications

Requirements

• Minimum of two years working in community engagement field
• Minimum of two years working in advocacy around LGBTQ+ issues

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrated experience in community engagement, particularly with the LGBTQ+ Community
• Exemplary written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in strategic planning and executing programs and initiatives
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences, including senior government officials
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Proficient in Google Docs, Microsoft Office Suite, and data analysis

Additional Information

Salary: $80 – 90k/yr

Applications requirements: Please submit a cover letter and resume

What We Offer

• We are a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program qualified employer
• 25% tuition discount program for City employees (and sometimes spouses and dependents as well) in partnership with area colleges and universities
• Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
• A wellness program that offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Generous retirement savings options
• Successful candidate must be a city of Philadelphia resident within six months of hire

The City of Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not permit discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, source of income, familial status, genetic information or domestic or sexual violence victim status. If you believe you were discriminated against, call the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations at 215-686-4670 or send an email to pchr@ phila.gov. For more information, go to: Human Relations Website: http://www.phila.gov/humanrelations/Pages/default.aspx

Learn more and apply: https://www.smartrecruiters.com/CityofPhiladelphia/743999694046466-director-of-lgbt-affairs

The YouthBuild Pennsylvania Coalition (YB PA Coalition) is a nonprofit organization that acts as an advocate and resource for participating YouthBuild programs on the state and local level. The YB PA Coalition is seeking a Director to develop strategies and build capacity for member programs to more effectively build statewide leadership opportunities and to more effectively advocate for their students and alumni.

The position requires a deep commitment to the success of young people, sound judgement, and understanding and expertise around the intersection of programming, youth development, politics, and policy where they impact nonprofits empowering opportunity youth with a range of education, workforce, service and leadership experiences. This is a new position for the YB PA Coalition that will involve significant collaboration with staff and directors of member programs (six currently) across the state and also with YouthBuild USA. The Coalition Director reports to the YB PA Coalition Board of Directors. The Director role is a full-time position operating from any of the participating member site locations.

Primary Responsibilities:

● Create meaningful and consistent leadership opportunities and points of connection for YouthBuild students, alumni, and staff across the state.

● Build YB PA Coalition capacity with activities across programs, platforms for sharing member program resources and expertise, and related professional development efforts.

● Develop expertise in state and local policies affecting member programs.

● Translate complex legislation and pending policies for diverse audiences.

● Help policymakers and stakeholders understand YouthBuild program impact.

● Empower YouthBuild students, alumni, and staff with voices in advocacy efforts.

● Fundraise with statewide donors in support of YB PA Coalition’s mission.

● Submit fundraising proposals with relevant funding partners.

● Craft a public relations strategy, update the coalition website, leverage social media platforms, and act as spokesperson as needed.

● Organize coalition events, such as the annual Pennsylvania Leadership Day.

● Maintain all Coalition records and perform administrative and financial functions.

● Increase Coalition visibility by way of social media, print materials, etc.

Requirements:

● Must be located or willing to relocate to a YB PA Coalition member site: Reading, York, Pittsburgh, Johnstown, Allentown, or Philadelphia. Must be willing to travel regularly to other member sites and to Harrisburg.

● Demonstrated success as a strategic and solutions-oriented thinker, with track record of understanding how to build partnerships across a diverse coalition.

● Recognized expertise in range of written and verbal communications efforts.

● Understanding of how policy and advocacy can effect meaningful change.

● Ability to multi-task in complex work environment with range of partners/stakeholders.

● At least five years of experience in education, policy, advocacy, government relations, law and/or nonprofits. Experience with youth development programs and opportunity youth represents a significant added bonus.

● Experience in fundraising and writing grants to foundations, local, state and federal bodies.

● Project management experience along with excellent attention to detail and analytical skills.

● Strong commitment to the YB PA Coalition’s mission.

● Bachelor’s degree in public policy, public administration, or related field. Advanced degree or JD preferred.

Benefits and Salary:

YB PA Coalition provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical benefits and paid time off. Starting salary is negotiable and depends on experience and education level. The Coalition Directors plan to offer an initial 9-month contract position, with full benefits. Based on successful progress during the initial contract, the Coalition plans to move the Director to a full-time employee.

How to Apply:

Please submit a cover letter and resume via email to Annette Ortiz at careers@youthbuildphilly.org with the words “State Coalition Director” in the subject line. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, medical condition, veteran status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.

Wednesday, May 20, 2019, Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning & Public Policy, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ

Over the past twenty years, neoliberal education reforms have gained increasing momentum across the United States, emphasizing school choice, market discipline, standardized testing, high-stakes evaluation, privatized management, and the reframing of public education as a site for capital investment. These reforms intersect with cities and communities in complex ways. Critics argue that neoliberal reforms exacerbate educational inequalities and can have dramatically differential consequences for low-income and wealthier communities.

Understanding the intersections between these reform strategies and questions of social justice, community development, and urban policy calls for interdisciplinary engagement that bridges the confines of traditional academic disciplines. Increasingly, scholars of psychology, education, politics, sociology, urban studies, economics, planning and many other fields are asking what broader impacts neoliberal efforts to reform public education are having, particularly on our most vulnerable communities.

To further this important conversation, we are hosting the fifth annual one day convening, to enable researchers studying the diverse implications of recent school reforms to share their findings and ideas, and to help shape a broader collective research agenda.

We welcome research abstracts on all topics that examine the intersection of neoliberal education reforms and social justice, including the following research areas:

• Impact of national policy and/or politics on K-12 education
• Parent, teacher, and/or community activism for and against neoliberal reforms
• Educational governance, public accountability, and community disenfranchisement
• Schools, gentrification and urban development
• Impact of private funding on education policy and practice
• School closings
• Impact of neoliberal education reform on higher education
• Teachers’ race, class, gender, retention, equity, training and tenure
• Education reforms that empower the voices of teachers, to improve teaching and learning
• Impact of and alternatives to high stakes standardized testing.
• Parental perceptions of and resistance to high stakes standardized testing
• How schools control and discipline students
• Inequality and segregation by race, income, special needs and English Proficiency
• Education reforms that increase equity and produce positive outcomes for vulnerable populations

All are welcome to attend and participate in the conversation.

If you would like to present your research, please send a 300 word abstract to rutgerseducationconference@gmail.com by Sunday, December 22nd, 2019.

Your abstract must include a (1) paper title and (2) name, affiliation, email and phone contact information for each author. To be considered, the papers must report on empirical research and/or make a theoretical contribution. Literature reviews or research proposals will not be accepted.  Please direct any questions to Julia Sass Rubin jlsrubin@rutgers.edu.

Conference Planning Committee: Bruce D. Baker, Rutgers New Brunswick; Stephen Danley, Rutgers Camden; Drew H. Gitomer, Rutgers New Brunswick; Charles M. Payne, Rutgers Newark; Julia Sass Rubin, Rutgers New Brunswick;Saul A. Rubinstein, Rutgers New Brunswick; Alan R. Sadovnik, Rutgers Newark

How can teachers prepare students to talk about culture with empathy? Part of the mission of the Penn Museum is to inspire openness, insight, and compassion across all backgrounds. Join museum educators in an interactive discussion about empathy building classroom activities, strategies to address cultural stereotypes, and approaches in leading a class in these discussions with sensitivity and purpose. In addition Penn Museum will offer teachers trip planning tools that assist in problem solving the difficult task of leading students outside of the classroom and into the community. This event is FREE to Philadelphia teachers. We provide free food, free parking, and ACT 48 credits.

Date and Time: Tuesday, September 24, 2019, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Location: Penn  Museum, 3260 South Street, Group (East) Entrance

To register, click here.

The GCEA, presented by the Pennsylvania Departments of State and Education, recognizes the efforts of high school students to educate and engage their fellow students in the voting process. Essentially, the goal of the program is to encourage students to get involved in elections early and often.

There are two main components of the award program. First, we recognize and celebrate high schools that achieve a high level of voter registration. High schools where 85 percent or more of eligible students are registered to vote qualify for the Gold Level award, and those where at least 65 percent of eligible students are registered qualify for the Silver Level Award. To be eligible to register to vote students must be Pennsylvania residents, U.S. citizens and age 18 by the next election.

Second, individual students can earn special recognition by helping to run a voter registration drive at their school AND serving as poll workers in the November election. Poll workers make voting possible by running our polling places on Election Day. Student poll workers learn how elections are run and get a behind-the-scenes look at how our democracy functions.

Last year, we recognized 23 schools with awards at three regional award ceremonies in Montgomery County, Harrisburg and Pittsburgh, and eight students earned individual awards. All told, more than 3,000 high school students were registered to vote through the program.

Going into the 2019-20 school year, we hope to set a new standard for participation, with even more schools running voter registration drives and more students registering to vote and stepping up to serve as poll workers.

For more information and to learn what is new this year, click here.

If you have questions about the GCEA program, contact us at ra-voterreg@pa.gov. And don’t forget to sign up at www.votesPA.com/GCEA so we can keep you posted about resources, events and news related to the GCEA. It’s going to be a great year.

Key Course Details:

• Weekly on Saturdays Jan. 18th – Apr 4th, 2020
• Two sessions – A (8:30AM – 12:30PM) and B (1:30 to 5:30 pm)
• Up to 8 students selected per session

Requirements:

• Must be currently enrolled in grade 9-12
• Completion of high school biology or chemistry course is preferred, but not required
• Must commit to attend ALL days of the program in either Session A or B

Click here for program details.

Apply here. Application open until October 27th at 11:59 PM.

Questions? Contact Dr. Amanda Purdy at amanda.purdy@fccc.edu.

The event will feature  DJ NA$H and the Sixers Dunk Squad! Game tables and raffles picked throughout the night will offer plenty of chances for students and families to win amazing prizes from the Sixers! College 101 and Scholarship workshops will run throughout the night. Students will be able to complete their FSA ID registration and FAFSA applications in Completion Labs staffed with trained FAFSA coaches. Light refreshments will be served. Please encourage your students to come! More info. regarding the challenge coming soon!

If you would like to volunteer during the event please complete the FAFSA Kickoff Volunteer Sign Up here.

Howard Neukrug, Professor of Practice, Earth and Environmental Science, and Executive Director of The Water Center at Penn

It’s no secret that the U.S. water infrastructure is failing. Flint, Michigan; Newark, New Jersey; and other cities are experiencing serious water crises. In his talk, Howard Neukrug, the former Commissioner and CEO of Philadelphia Water, will explain the underlying factors that led to these water crises and what can be done to minimize similar problems in the future.

Thursday, September 26 • Noon

Amado Recital Hall, Irvine Auditorium
3401 Spruce Street, Philadelphia

Penn Arts & Sciences’ Knowledge by the Slice lunchtime series offers engaging talks led by faculty experts. Did we mention there’s pizza? So sit back, relax, and have a slice on us.

Livestream Knowledge by the Slice on Facebook or Twitter @PennSAS.

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Table of Contents

Service-Learning in Asia  – Carol Ma, Thera Chiu, Lim Tai Wei

Introductory Service-Learning Experience: Macau College Students in Ethnic Minority School of Mountain Area in China  – Chinghui Lu, Ziyan Chen, Ziyi Yang

How Service-Learning promotes intergenerational harmony: Case study of a Service-Learning project in a science course  – Sze Nga Cecilia Au Yeung, Lai Ki LAM, Jonathan Fong

Infusing Service-Learning into Allied Health Profession Curriculum: Perceived Enablers and Barriers  – Sally Jane Uy

Civic Media Practice Facilitating Democratic Process in Two Environmental Community-Engaged Research in Taiwan  – Loan Thi Phan, Ting Wan Hsu

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Webinar Expert Panelists:

• Scott Corlew, Global Health Consultant; Lecturer on Global Health and Social Medicine, Harvard Medical School
• Rebecca Hardin, Associate Professor, School of Natural Resources and Environment, University of Michigan
• Vanessa Kerry, Founder and CEO, Seed Global Health; Director of the Program in Global Public Policy and Social Change, Department of Global Health and Social Medicine, Harvard Medical School; Associate Professor, Harvard Medical School
• Marie H. Martin, Associate Director, Education and Training, Vanderbilt Institute for Global Health; Director, Global Health Track, Master of Public Health Program, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine; Assistant Professor, Department of Health Policy, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
• Lisa Russell, Emmy-Winning Filmmaker and Founder, Create2030
• Michael Schmoyer, Assistant Deputy Secretary for National Security and Director, Office of National Security, U.S. Department of Health & Human Service

The live webinar will be recorded, and as long as you register, you will automatically receive a link to the webinar recording when it becomes available. Those who attend live will have the opportunity to submit questions to the panelists. You may also see our other past and upcoming free webinars about global health and social entrepreneurship.

The event will feature  DJ NA$H and the Sixers Dunk Squad! Game tables and raffles picked throughout the night will offer plenty of chances for students and families to win amazing prizes from the Sixers! College 101 and Scholarship workshops will run throughout the night. Students will be able to complete their FSA ID registration and FAFSA applications in Completion Labs staffed with trained FAFSA coaches. Light refreshments will be served. Please encourage your students to come! More info. regarding the challenge coming soon!

In addition if you would like to volunteer during the event please complete the FAFSA Kickoff Volunteer Sign Up here.

Location: The School District of Philadelphia Administration Building Atrium, 440 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19130

Workshop Topics: College 101, Scholarships,

Financial Planning Professionals, Resources, and Information available!

Snacks | Games | Raffles | Prizes
Plenty of Chances to Win Prizes from the Philadelphia 76ers!

Date: Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019
Time: 11am to 1pm
Location: Girard College, 2101 South College Ave., Philadelphia
Your Discount: Use discount code MIGHTYFAMILY to receive $50 off each of your tickets! That’s only $10 each!

Gospel Breakfast Tickets Here