June 15, 2021 – PHENND https://phennd.org We are a network of over 25 colleges and universities that strengthens service learning in Philadelphia, connecting academics with community involvement. Tue, 15 Jun 2021 17:11:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Education Innovation and Research Competitions – Jul 7 https://phennd.org/update/education-innovation-and-research-competitions-jul-7/ Tue, 15 Jun 2021 03:11:03 +0000 https://phennd.org/?post_type=update&p=75388 On June 7, the Department of Education issued two notices inviting applications (NIAs) for Education Innovation and Research (EIR) Mid-phase and Expansion-phase Competitions. The EIR program provides funding to create, develop, implement, replicate, or take to scale entrepreneurial, evidence-based, field-initiated innovations to improve student achievement and attainment for high-need students; and rigorously evaluate such innovations. The deadline for notice of intent to apply is June 28. The deadline for transmittal of applications is July 7. For more information regarding the fiscal year 2021 EIR Competition, please visit the program website and direct questions to eir@ed.gov.

]]> PA K-12 Academic Standards for Environment & Ecology – Public Comment Period Open Now https://phennd.org/update/pa-k-12-academic-standards-for-environment-ecology-public-comment-period-open-now/ Tue, 15 Jun 2021 02:53:55 +0000 https://phennd.org/?post_type=update&p=75314 If you think that children in grades K-12 in Pennsylvania should learn about the environment and understand how ecological systems work, then you need to make your opinion known now. It is Pennsylvania State Law – Environmental Education Act of 1993 – that the Commonwealth is to have environmental education standards for children to learn. And that Pennsylvania, with its history of conservation and its abundant natural resources, has long been known as a leader in environmental education.

The last legislatively approved set of K-12 academic standards are dated 2002. As you may or may not be aware, the Pennsylvania K-12 Environment & Ecology and the Pennsylvania K-12 Science & Technology Standards are currently under review. The revision process began in September 2019 and on September 9, 2020, the newly proposed “integrated” science standards were unanimously approved by the State Board of Education.

Unfortunately, the newly proposed integrated science standards have largely omitted Environment & Ecology. Without explicit standards for Environment & Ecology, educators will not be responsible for covering the content and our youth will lack basic understanding of current environmental, ecological, and agricultural topics. The future leaders of our Commonwealth deserve to have rich, environmental, and agricultural education opportunities.

We encourage you to submit a written comment to the State Board of Education imploring them to explicitly include Environment & Ecology (and specifically Agriculture & Society and IPM) in the newly revised standards. Only comments that mention specific content that is missing will be counted. Content from the currently legislated standards (2002) that were identified as having one or no connections to the proposed standards can be found here. Please submit a comment as a private citizen, and spread the word to other formal and non-formal educators, parents, businesses, communities, etc.

Please encourage as many individuals as possible to send comments. The reviewers of the submitted comments will be counting the number of comments asking for certain things, and then make a determination to allow the proposed standards to go through a round of revisions/updates, or to finalize these as is.

How do I comment to voice my concern?  

Comments are being accepted in writing, starting June 5, 2021 (Remember to mention specific content missing from the proposed standards):

    • This alert can be modified (see personalized action alert) if there are more specific pieces of information you would like to add OR it can be sent as is, from you!
  • Send a formal letter via USPS:  Karen Molchanow, State Board of Education, 333 Market Street, 1st Floor, Harrisburg, PA 17126.

Additional Resources:

Announcement in PA Code and Bulletin (June 5th, 2021)

2002 Legislatively Approved Standards:

Proposed Standards:

PA Department of Education:  Pennsylvania Science and Technology and Environment and Ecology Standards

North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE):  Guidelines for Excellence:  Best Practice in EE

]]> Humane Education Grants – Jul 10 https://phennd.org/update/humane-education-grants-jul-10/ Tue, 15 Jun 2021 02:02:00 +0000 https://phennd.org/?post_type=update&p=75385 Latham Foundation for the Promotion of Humane Education Invites Applications for Grants Program

Founded in 1918 by Edith and Milton Latham, the Latham Foundation for the Promotion of Humane Education teaches kindness and respect for all living things by promoting humane education as a core value that has a positive and effective impact on society. The hierarchy of humane education included in the memorialized Latham Steps are: kindness to animals, kindness to each other, kindness to other people, kindness to our country, kindness to other nations, and kindness to the world.

To that end, the foundation welcomes applications for its Humane Education Grant program, which awards grants of up to $10,000 in support of programs focused on animal-assisted activities that demonstrate people and animals working together to benefit both, and include humane education. This year, the foundation is giving priority to programs that include services for active military, veterans, and their families.

To be eligible, applicants must be U.S.-based organizations. While nonprofit organizations will have priority, grants will not be limited to those who have attained 501(c)(3) status.

Proposals will be accepted from July 1 through July 10, 2021.

For complete program guidelines and application instructions, see the Latham Foundation for the Promotion of Humane Education website.

Deadline: July 10, 2021

]]> Flexible Support Grant Program for 50+ programs – Jul 16 https://phennd.org/update/flexible-support-grant-program-for-50-programs-jul-16/ Tue, 15 Jun 2021 02:00:33 +0000 https://phennd.org/?post_type=update&p=75383 NextFifty Initiative Invites Applications for Flexible Support Grant Program

NextFifty Initiative is a Colorado-based private foundation dedicated to funding mission-driven initiatives that improve the lives of older adult populations and their caregivers.

To that end, the organization is accepting applications for its Flexible Support Grant program, which will award grants in support of activities that improve the lives and capacities of adults age 50 and older and/or their caregivers, including the aging-disabled population.

Flexible Support grants are restricted to organizations or programs that serve (or seek to serve) older adults, but the use of funds is flexible, and applicants will be asked about their organization’s and/or program’s goals and how the funding will support achieving those goals, instead of being asked to articulate a specific project plan and budget. The organization is required to direct at least 80 percent of its funding to benefit the people of Colorado; however, entities outside of Colorado may apply for Flexible Support grants.

Eligible applicants include nonprofit entities organized under sections 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(6) of the IRS code in good standing with the state or jurisdiction in which the organization resides. In addition, governmental entities are also eligible for funding. Organizations may apply through a fiscal sponsor.

Before submitting a request, applicants are encouraged to speak with a staff member. For requests of $250,000 or more, a call is required. To schedule, email info@next50initiative.org, or call 303-547-1800 by July 2, 2021.

Learn more and apply here

Deadline: July 16, 2021

]]> Service-Learning Trainer, NYLC https://phennd.org/update/service-learning-trainer-nylc/ Mon, 14 Jun 2021 22:19:12 +0000 https://phennd.org/?post_type=update&p=75381 National Youth Leadership Council (NYLC) is accepting applications from highly experienced trainers and facilitators with expertise in K-12 service-learning instructional leadership or youth development to join our roster of consultants available to work on a contract basis to deliver high-quality, customized trainings and coaching.

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, with initial review occurring the week of July 12, 2021. Positions are open until filled.

Full job description and application information.

]]> Immigrant Business Week – Jun 14-18 https://phennd.org/update/immigrant-business-week-jun-14-18/ Mon, 14 Jun 2021 21:20:00 +0000 https://phennd.org/?post_type=update&p=75378 Immigrant Business Week (IBW) is a part of Immigrant Heritage Month. IBW introduces immigrant business owners to resources and programming that will help them thrive.

Immigrant Business Week runs from June 14 to June 18.  Learn about more programs taking place during Immigrant Business Week by visiting the Immigrant Heritage Month spotlight page.

]]> “What’s Really Up with the Covid Vaccine?” Town Hall for Black Men & Boys – Jun 15 https://phennd.org/update/whats-really-up-with-the-covid-vaccine-town-hall-for-black-men-boys-jun-15/ Mon, 14 Jun 2021 21:15:49 +0000 https://phennd.org/?post_type=update&p=75376 On May 11th Mayor Kenney announced that the City of Philadelphia will drop its “safer at home” restrictions put in place due to the rising trends in the spread of COVID-19. The last 15 months of our lives have been dramatically impacted not only by the virus, but by the vaccines and the conflicting narratives surrounding them.

Join the Mayor’s Office of Black Male Engagement on June 15 from 6 – 7:30 pm as we hear from the experts about vaccination. Both, The Philadelphia Department of Public Health and The Black Doctor’s Consortium will share the science and sound advice regarding the COVID-19 vaccines as well as answer any questions we may have.

We will also hear from some Black men from our communities as they share their vaccination experience.

With so much misinformation out there, questions are warranted but answers to those questions can help us make informed decisions and lead to the saving of lives. Let’s get some answers on June 15th!

Register.

]]> Philadelphia Trauma Training Conference – Jul 16-17 https://phennd.org/update/philadelphia-trauma-training-conference-jul-16-17/ Mon, 14 Jun 2021 21:11:31 +0000 https://phennd.org/?post_type=update&p=75374 The 4th Annual Philadelphia Trauma Training Conference: Supporting Adaptation, Transformation, and Health in the Wake of Trauma, will be held virtually on July 16-17, 2021. This two-day event will feature a wide variety of workshops relevant to those working in mental health fields, social work, health, education, advocacy and more, as well as anyone interested in the emotional health and wellness of their community.

Learn more and register.

]]> P-EBT Information and Resources https://phennd.org/update/p-ebt-information-and-resources/ Mon, 14 Jun 2021 21:04:45 +0000 https://phennd.org/?post_type=update&p=75371 We have been focused on P-EBT quite a bit recently. Judging from the calls coming to our hotline, many parents and caregivers are focused on P-EBT as well! While we can’t look up individual student information or directly resolve the problems some families are having with P-EBT benefits, we can share information and resources that we hope will help families know what to expect.

  • For an overview of the most recent information, please see this new “Top Ten Things You Need to Know about P-EBT,” flyer. (Note, we will work to get this translated and share it in the near future!)
  • If you’d like a comprehensive P-EBT overview and prefer watching/listening to take in information, you can access a recording of our “What Families Need to Know about P-EBT” event on Facebook or on YouTube.
  • If you want to read through the many details about P-EBT, including how to activate your card and payment amounts, please see our “Frequently Asked Questions” (FAQs). We will continue to update the FAQs as the program rolls out.

P-EBT cards – over 800,000 of them – are in the process of being mailed to eligible PA students and should arrive by the end of June. We know it is frustrating to wait, but help is on the way!

]]> AmeriCorps Alumni Virtual Career Panel – Jun 23 https://phennd.org/update/americorps-alumni-virtual-career-panel-jun-23/ Mon, 14 Jun 2021 20:56:55 +0000 https://phennd.org/?post_type=update&p=75368 Join the Philadelphia Chapter of the AmeriCorps Alumni Board for a Career Panel to learn about what you can do after AmeriCorps at our virtual career panel.

Date and Time: Wednesday, June 23, 4:00 PM

Register here.

Informational flyer.

]]> AmeriCorps Education Award Seminar – Jun 17 https://phennd.org/update/americorps-education-award-seminar-jun-17/ Mon, 14 Jun 2021 20:50:00 +0000 https://phennd.org/?post_type=update&p=75366

Learn how to utilize your Education Award upon completion of your term(s) of service at our Virtual Education Award Seminar.

Date and Time: Thursday, June 17, 6:00-7:00 PM

RSVP Here

Informational flyer.

]]> African American Child and Family Research Center – Jul 12 https://phennd.org/update/african-american-child-and-family-research-center-jul-12/ Mon, 14 Jun 2021 20:40:21 +0000 https://phennd.org/?post_type=update&p=75364 The Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation (OPRE), within The Department of Health and Human Services’s Administration for Children and Families (ACF), is soliciting applications for an African American Child and Family Research Center to lead and support research on the needs of African American populations served by ACF and promising approaches to promote social and economic well-being among low-income African American populations. The center will focus broadly on child care and early education, employment, economic mobility, wealth, and children’s healthy development and learning.

The application deadline is July 12.

]]> Family-Centered Approaches to Improving Type 2 Diabetes Control and Prevention – Jul 13 https://phennd.org/update/family-centered-approaches-to-improving-type-2-diabetes-control-and-prevention-jul-13/ Mon, 14 Jun 2021 20:31:00 +0000 https://phennd.org/?post_type=update&p=75362 The Office of Minority Health (OMH) at HHS administers grant programs to support projects that implement innovative models to improve minority health and reduce health disparities. OMH has released a notice of funding opportunities, for which applications are now being accepted for Family-Centered Approaches to Improving Type 2 Diabetes Control and Prevention, with an award amount of up to $500,000 and an estimated total of $1,500,000 in available funds. The notice solicits applications to fund projects that test interventions to identify family-centered factors that promote self-management and prevention of Type 2 diabetes among racial and ethnic minority and disadvantaged families who have a family member aged 12 or older with Type 2 diabetes. Through the testing of family-centered interventions, OMH expects the Family-Centered Approaches to Improving Type 2 Diabetes Control and Prevention initiative to identify specific family-centered factors (e.g., structural, instrumental, functional, cultural, and social needs) that affect patient self-management of diabetes (e.g., physical activity, healthy nutrition) and family members’ health outcomes.

The application deadline is July 13.

Learn more about the program and how to apply on grants.gov.

]]> Community Mobility Design Challenge 2021 – Jul 12 https://phennd.org/update/community-mobility-design-challenge-2021-jul-12/ Mon, 14 Jun 2021 20:24:16 +0000 https://phennd.org/?post_type=update&p=75360 The Federal Transit Administration-funded National Center for Mobility Management (NCMM) is now accepting applications for its Community Mobility Design Challenge 2021 grant program. These grants, using the human-centered design process (aka “design thinking”), will support communities in creating innovative mobility solutions for community members who face transportation barriers in advancing their personal well-being. Grants of up to $25,000 will be available, as well as NCMM facilitation throughout the entire process.

You can learn more about the grants and download the application here.

The deadline for responses is July 12.

]]> Education Equity Summit Series: Building Equitable Environments in Our Schools, U.S. Dept. of Ed. – Jun 22 https://phennd.org/update/education-equity-summit-series-building-equitable-environments-in-our-schools-u-s-dept-of-ed-jun-22/ Mon, 14 Jun 2021 20:16:45 +0000 https://phennd.org/?post_type=update&p=75357 On June 9, the U. S. Department of Education announced the first of its Equity Summit Series. This first installment will take place virtually. The series will explore how schools and communities can reimagine our school systems so that every student has a voice in their school and classroom, particularly students from underserved communities, including communities of color, students with disabilities, and multilingual learners. The first installment of the Equity Summit Series, Building Equitable Environments in Our Schools, will feature Secretary Miguel Cardona.

Date and Time: Tuesday, June 22, 1:00-3:00 PM

Learn more and register to attend the Summit here. Information about additional installments in the series will be announced later this summer.

]]> Registration Open for the 2021 NCAN Nat’l Conference: Rebuilding for Postsecondary Equity – Oct 5-7 https://phennd.org/update/registration-open-for-the-2021-ncan-natl-conference-rebuilding-for-postsecondary-equity-oct-5-7/ Mon, 14 Jun 2021 16:03:50 +0000 https://phennd.org/?post_type=update&p=75355 Before you sink your toes at the beach or wherever your summer plans take you, don’t forget to register for the 2021 National College Attainment Network (NCAN) National Conference “Rebuilding for Postsecondary Equity: Rising to the Challenge!” This year’s conference will be virtual and offer workshop sessions, plenaries, “spotlight” sessions, and plenty of opportunities for shared learning, socializing, and networking.

The conference will take place Tuesday, Oct. 5 – Thursday, Oct. 7, with each day starting at 10:00 a.m. and ending at 5:00 p.m. (ET).

Learn more and register.

]]> Interfaith Leadership Virtual 3-Day Institute – Aug 6-8 https://phennd.org/update/interfaith-leadership-virtual-3-day-institute-aug-6-8/ Mon, 14 Jun 2021 15:55:26 +0000 https://phennd.org/?post_type=update&p=75353 Join the largest virtual gathering of students and educators from across the country committed to furthering American religious pluralism. Attend virtually with a group from your campus to learn how to bridge divides across lines of difference and gain the skills and knowledge you need to further interfaith cooperation on your campus.

Learn more and register.

]]> Power to the People: A World Voices Reading List https://phennd.org/update/power-to-the-people-a-world-voices-reading-list/ Mon, 14 Jun 2021 15:45:42 +0000 https://phennd.org/?post_type=update&p=75351 The PEN World Voices Festival was held in May. We’ve compiled a list of books that exemplify this year’s theme, Power to the People, from authors who participated in this year’s Festival. The stories presented here challenge misconceptions, reimagine new worlds, and instill hope.

Check out PEN America’s reading list here and see all the books featured in this year’s Festival here.

]]> T Book Club: A Discussion on Invisible Man – Jun 17 https://phennd.org/update/t-book-club-a-discussion-on-invisible-man-jun-17/ Mon, 14 Jun 2021 15:39:39 +0000 https://phennd.org/?post_type=update&p=75348 Join The New York Times for T Magazine’s book club, which focuses on classic works of American literature, for a conversation on Ralph Ellison’s Invisible Man. On June 17 at 7:00 PM watch a virtual discussion about the book, featuring writer, scholar and T writer at large Adam Bradley, that will address questions from readers.

Learn more and RSVP.

]]> Breathe into the Ground: 2020 Prison Writing Awards Anthology https://phennd.org/update/breathe-into-the-ground-2020-prison-writing-awards-anthology/ Mon, 14 Jun 2021 15:35:32 +0000 https://phennd.org/?post_type=update&p=75346 PEN America’s third annual Prison Writing Anthology, Breathe into the Ground, is an impressive collection of poetry, nonfiction, and drama from incarcerated writers in the United States compiled amid the devastating pandemic. Included in these writings are personal letters from the writers about their experiences during the pandemic, original artwork provided by incarcerated artists through the Justice Arts Coalition , and moving letters from the mentorship pairs organized through the PEN America/L’Engle-Rahman Award in Mentorship. 

Learn more and purchase your copy here.

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