The week of
March 23, 2021
Other Local Events and Workshops
Book Talk: No Justice in the Shadows – Apr 14
Cabrini University
CABRINI UNIVERSITY CENTER ON IMMIGRATION VIRTUAL BOOK TALK Wednesday, April 14, 2021 7:00 – 8:00 Eastern Time Register here “Alina Das’ book is a necessary and compelling read to...
Lunch & Learn Series: Pathways to CTE – Mar 24
School District of Philadelphia
During this webinar/training schools will: Discuss the future of CTE Understand different types of industry certifications Develop an approach to advise students participating in CTE Future Ready PA...
Climate Solutions: Overview of Project Drawdown and the Drawdown EcoChallenge – Mar 25
Delaware County Institute of Science
The Delaware County Institute of Science in Media, PA, is kicking off a monthly virtual series focused on Project Drawdown solutions. Each month, there will be a panel of speakers sharing research...
Keeping Our Communities Safe from Gun Violence: Virtual Panel Discussion – Mar 30
West Philadelphia Promise Zone
The West Philadelphia Promise Zone’s Public Safety Committee presents a virtual discussion on keeping our communities safe from gun violence. This event is open to everyone, but will be focused...
Meeting People Where They Are: Philadelphia FIGHT’s Inaugural Virtual Health Equity Speaker Series – Apr 8-29
Philadelphia FIGHT
Join us as we discuss health equity and challenge participants to take the steps necessary to reach true justice in healthcare: Leading the Charge for Health Equity at an FQHC: A Conversation with...
Grad School Virtual Happy Hour – Apr 28
Campus Philly
Our final event for the semester will be a Grad School Virtual Happy Hour. Three panelists will speak about grad school: How the admissions process works, what financial resources you’ll need, and...
Opportunity Fair: Virtual Job & Grad School Fair – Apr 15
Campus Philly
Don’t forget to share Campus Philly’s upcoming Opportunity Fair with your college students! At this free event, students will have the opportunity to virtually connect with companies...
PA-NOSS 2021 Conference – Mar 26
Pennsylvania Chapter of National Organization for Student Success
Registration is now open for our 2021 Conference on March 26 at 10am. We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Bettina Love, author of We Want to Do More than Survive, as our keynote speaker. Space is...
Feminism in Black and White – Mar 24
Mayor's Office of Engagement for Women
Join the Philadelphia Commission for Women and the Philadelphia Chapter of the National Organization for Women (NOW), Wednesday March 24, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM. for a conversation about how...
K12 Disabilities Conference – Mar 24 & 26
Temple University Harrisburg
Enhancing the Online Learning Experience for Students with Special Needs, March 24 and 26 Join us for this virtual two-day conference for teachers and parents of students with special needs. This...
The Intersection of Community, Academia, and Grant-Making – Apr 9
Penn Injury Science Center
Join us for the fifth annual Penn Community Scholars Symposium: The Intersection of Community, Academia, and Grant-Making and Pitch Presentation. This symposium offers insights into developing,...
Webinar: Education Equity in the Suburbs – Mar 25
Public Citizens for Children and Youth (PCCY)
If anything good has come out of this difficult past year, it is the rise of long overdue conversations on race, poverty, and inequity. “The time is now to address these inequities head on....
Virtual Community Listening Session on Community Violence – Mar 24
Mayor's Office of Black Male Engagement
Please join the Mayor’s Office of Black Male Engagement on March 24, 6:00-8:00 as we partner with the Mayor’s Commission on African American Males for our Community Listening Session on...
The Doctor’s In, A Conversation with Philly’s Top Women Doctors – Mar 25
City of Philadelphia
Join the Philadelphia Commission for Women, the Mayor’s Commission on African and Caribbean Affairs the Mayor’s Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs and the Offices of Immigrant Affairs...
Health Care Disparities for Women of Color – Mar 24
Community College of Philadelphia
Enough is Enough Teach-in Series – Women’s History Month: Health Care Disparities for Women of Color, Wednesday, March 24, 2021, 11 – 12 Have you been on the receiving end of implicit...
Career Fair at Citizens Bank Park – Mar 25
Pennsylvania Career Link
Please join us for a socially distanced, in-person hiring event for individuals interested in exploring employment opportunities in the Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics industry. Date and...
Black Women of Excellence: Leading through Resistance to Become Resilient in a “post” Racial Society – Mar 31
Philadelphia FIGHT
Join us on Wednesday, March 31 from 12:00pm – 1:30pm via Zoom for a PHENOMENAL power hour celebrating Black Women Excellence: Leading Through Resistance to Become Resilient in a...
Urban Health Summer Institute – June 21-28
Drexel University Urban Health Collaborative
The Drexel Urban Health Collaborative is hosting its sixth annual Summer Institute at the Dornsife School of Public Health from June 21 through June 28, 2021. Eleven courses will be offered online...
New Resources
Podcast: The Way Forward: Higher Education In a Time of Crisis
Bringing Theory to Practice
We’re delighted to announce the launch of a project that has been many months in the making: a BT2P podcast we’re calling The Way Forward: Higher Education In a Time of Crisis. The podcast is...
Food Banks on Campus
Association of American Colleges and Universities
Amid the pandemic, nearly six in ten students lack basic needs. Students enduring hunger are twice as likely to fail out. More than seven hundred campuses have food banks—but are colleges and...
Classroom Teachers in the Community Schools Movement: A Social Justice Perspective
American Federation of Teachers
Check out THIS ARTICLE by Dr. Karen Quartz (University of California-Los Angeles) published by the American Federation of Teachers about the social justice implications of Community Schools while...
New Report: 2021 Poverty Projections: Assessing Four American Rescue Plan Policies
Urban Institute
A new report by the Urban Institute examines how the American Rescue Plan Act would lift people out of poverty. The report examines four policies included in the plan, including pandemic-related...
New Book: Square Pegs and Round Holes, Alternative Approaches to Diverse College Student Development Theory
Stylus Publishing
Square Pegs and Round Holes, Alternative Approaches to Diverse College Student Development Theory, Edited by Fred A. Bonner II, Rosa M. Banda, Stella L. Smith and aretha f. marbley Developing...
Campus Philly’s Spring 2021 Resource Guide
Campus Philly
Campus Philly’s Spring 2021 Resource Guide is ready for your students. From safe ways to explore the city to must-haves for a semester of remote learning, our seasonal guide highlights lots of...
Special Issue of Journal in Research and Innovative Teaching & Learning: The COVID-19 Pandemic and Its Impact
Emerald Insight
The Journal in Research and Innovative Teaching & Learning has published a special issue (Volume 14, Issue 11), “The COVID-19 Pandemic and Its Impact.” Titles of some of the articles:...
Partnerships Classifieds
11th Annual Run to Rebuild
Rebuilding Together Philadelphia
May 1 to May 10, 2021 We are Running to Rebuild Lives! Register for the 11th Annual Run to Rebuild! Your support can help! Register for Rebuilding Together’s 11th Annual Run to Rebuild!...
National Conferences & Calls for Proposal
From Classroom to Board Room: Race and Equity in the Workplace – Mar 30-Apr 8
Tom Tom Foundation
The Tom Tom Foundation is sponsoring a virtual event series, From Classroom to Boardroom: Race & Equity in the Workplace (March 30 to April 8). The series is pay-what-you-can and open to the...
Grant Opportunities
Community Project Funding in Fiscal Year 2022, 3rd Congressional District of PA – Apr 5
U. S. Representative Dwight Evans
The House will accept limited member requests for Community Project Funding in appropriations bills for the upcoming fiscal year, and Representative Dwight Evans wants to make sure as many...
Character through Community – June 11
John Templeton Foundation
The John Templeton Foundation is pleased to announce a new funding competition in the Character Virtue Development department, with a total of $15 million available for projects. In the...
Mini Grants for Equitable Access to STEM Opportunities – Apr 9
The Fund for the School District of Philadelphia
Funded by GSK, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) mini-grants will provide teachers an opportunity to develop STEM project-based learning experiences year-round with students. These...
Job Opportunities/AmeriCorps Opportunities
Career Navigator and Internship Coordinator (Temporary), Summer Search
Summer Search Philadelphia
While young people from low-income communities – who are disproportionately young people of color – face systemic inequities in school, in the workforce, and in life, they possess unique...
WorkReady Paid Summer Work Experience for 12-24 Year Olds
Philadelphia Youth Network
IF YOU ARE 12-24 YEARS OLD AND LOOKING FOR PAID SUMMER WORK EXPERIENCE, CHECK OUT WORKREADY. It’s a program in July-August for youth living in Philadelphia. This year, WorkReady Summer...
Early Education Lead Teacher
YMCA Tri-County Area
YWCA Tri-County Area is looking for dedicated individuals to serve as lead teachers in our STARS 4 Early Education Center in Pottstown. Our EEC vision is to create a community of learning where...
Early Education Assistant Teachers
YMCA Tri-County Area
YWCA Tri-County Area is looking for dedicated individuals to serve as assistant teachers in our STARS 4 Early Education Center in Pottstown. Our EEC vision is to create a community of learning where...
Secondary Special Education Teacher
C.B. Community School
The Community School, Philadelphia is seeking an extraordinary Secondary Special Education Teacher to work in our vibrant, innovative school. We are a private school whose mission is to serve...
Miscellaneous
Paid Technology Training Program for Low-Wage Workers in West Philly
ACHIEVEability
ACHIEVEability is excited to announce a new, paid training opportunity for individuals in West Philadelphia interested in learning marketable skills for a career in information technology—TechUp....
Webinar: Race in America, Combating Anti-Asian Racism – Mar 26
Washington Post Live
Across the country, there has been an alarming rise in verbal and physical attacks against Asian Americans during the coronavirus pandemic. Shootings at three Atlanta-area spas that recently left six...
Webinar: U.S. Higher Education, Rethinking the Possibilities – Mar 25
Washington Post Live
Thought leaders and educators examine the evolving role of higher education in America, focusing on the needed skills for the 21st century work force, as well as creative ways to close the post-high...
LaunchCode: Free Coding Classes – Apri 30
LaunchCode
LaunchCode is a nonprofit that provides completely free coding classes (and then connects graduates with paid apprenticeships) in order to help close the tech talent gap. Want to launch a career in...
Philadelphia Rental Assistance Phase 4
Philadelphia Association of Community Development Corporations
Through the PHLRentAssist program, the City of Philadelphia offers emergency rental assistance to help tenants and landlords who have been impacted by COVID-19. For more information on the Phase 4...
New Institute on Open Educational Resources – Apr 30
American Association of Colleges and Universities
AAC&U, with expertise and leadership from OpenStax and ISKME, is launching the Institute on Open Educational Resources (OER). Utilizing a new institute model, the OER Institute provides...
Webinar: Anchor Institutions and Public Policy Toward Just and Equitable Communities – Apr 19
Anchor Institutions Task Force
This webinar will feature representatives from Federal agencies and local policymakers discussing creative community and economic development strategies in challenging times. Date and Time: April...
Webinar: AmeriCorps NCCC: Partnering with Parents & Educators – Mar 25
AmeriCorps NCCC North Central Region
Do you teach, coach, guide, or mentor young adults, ages 16-26, on their career decisions? If so, join AmeriCorps for an upcoming virtual event highlighting our NCCC program, AmeriCorps NCCC:...
Hip Hop Heritage Program, SEAMAAC
SEAMAAC
SEAMAAC runs both an OST after school as well as a PYN summer workready program called Hip Hop Heritage. Our programs are looking for students in 7th to 12th who are interested in learning more about...
Spring 2021 – Essential Faith Series – Share Your Story
City of Philadelphia Office of Faith-Based & Interfaith Affairs
In our society, essential workers — those whose jobs help to keep us alive and thriving — are often the most vulnerable in our communities. Essential workers are subject to policies and...
Fourth Annual Fighting Words Poetry Contest – May 15
Pulitzer Center
We’re thrilled to announce that the 2021 Fighting Words Poetry Contest is now open! We invite all K-12 students in the and internationally to explore current events, amplify underreported stories,...
Spring 2021 Foundation Series: Flourishing Together – Mar 23
First Up
First Up invites you to learn about Flourishing Together and welcomes you and your team to join the Spring 2021 Foundation Series! Flourishing Together aims to enhance the ways early childhood...
2020 Action Plan Deep Dive & 2022 Action Planning Look Ahead – Mar 30
ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge
Join the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge to learn key findings and takeaways from the 2020 action planning process as well as to look ahead to the 2022 action planning process. Whether your campus...
Penn Summer High School Programs – May 1
Penn Arts & Sciences High School Programs
Is your high school student ready for an Ivy League summer? High school students can make the most of their summer with our all-online Penn Summer High School Academies. For three intensive weeks,...
STEM Forum – Apr 12-15
Amplify
Join us from April 12–15 for interactive professional learning sessions focused on the topics you care about today, including: Culturally-relevant STEM education. Engineering and coding...
Democratic Engagement
2020 Action Plan Deep Dive & 2022 Action Planning Look Ahead – Mar 30
ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge
Join the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge to learn key findings and takeaways from the 2020 action planning process as well as to look ahead to the 2022 action planning process. Whether your campus...
College Success Network
New Institute on Open Educational Resources – Apr 30
American Association of Colleges and Universities
AAC&U, with expertise and leadership from OpenStax and ISKME, is launching the Institute on Open Educational Resources (OER). Utilizing a new institute model, the OER Institute provides...
Food Banks on Campus
Association of American Colleges and Universities
Amid the pandemic, nearly six in ten students lack basic needs. Students enduring hunger are twice as likely to fail out. More than seven hundred campuses have food banks—but are colleges and...
K-16 Partnerships
Classroom Teachers in the Community Schools Movement: A Social Justice Perspective
American Federation of Teachers
Check out THIS ARTICLE by Dr. Karen Quartz (University of California-Los Angeles) published by the American Federation of Teachers about the social justice implications of Community Schools while...
For Students
Penn Summer High School Programs – May 1
Penn Arts & Sciences High School Programs
Is your high school student ready for an Ivy League summer? High school students can make the most of their summer with our all-online Penn Summer High School Academies. For three intensive weeks,...
Faculty Updates
Webinar: U.S. Higher Education, Rethinking the Possibilities – Mar 25
Washington Post Live
Thought leaders and educators examine the evolving role of higher education in America, focusing on the needed skills for the 21st century work force, as well as creative ways to close the post-high...
New Institute on Open Educational Resources – Apr 30
American Association of Colleges and Universities
AAC&U, with expertise and leadership from OpenStax and ISKME, is launching the Institute on Open Educational Resources (OER). Utilizing a new institute model, the OER Institute provides...
New Book: Square Pegs and Round Holes, Alternative Approaches to Diverse College Student Development Theory
Stylus Publishing
Square Pegs and Round Holes, Alternative Approaches to Diverse College Student Development Theory, Edited by Fred A. Bonner II, Rosa M. Banda, Stella L. Smith and aretha f. marbley Developing...
Opportunity Fair: Virtual Job & Grad School Fair – Apr 15
Campus Philly
Don’t forget to share Campus Philly’s upcoming Opportunity Fair with your college students! At this free event, students will have the opportunity to virtually connect with companies...
Special Issue of Journal in Research and Innovative Teaching & Learning: The COVID-19 Pandemic and Its Impact
Emerald Insight
The Journal in Research and Innovative Teaching & Learning has published a special issue (Volume 14, Issue 11), “The COVID-19 Pandemic and Its Impact.” Titles of some of the articles:...
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