The week of
February 15, 2022
PHENND Events/Activities
Superintendent Search Update for school-based partners – Feb 25 (NEW DATE)
PHENND
AN INVITATION FOR SCHOOL-BASED PARTNERS: In October of last year, PHENND and the School District of Philadelphia’s Office of Strategic Partnerships co-hosted a superintendent search listening...
PHENND Seeks Next Steps AmeriCorps Team Leaders
PHENND
PHENND seeks 6-7 full-time AmeriCorps members to serve as Next Steps Team Leaders and help support low-income first generation college students who are themselves enrolled as part-time AmeriCorps...
TEA New Teacher Program: Building Relationships with Families – Mar 10
Teacher Education Alliance
The Teacher Education Alliance (TEA) New Teacher Program was created through a collaboration among regional teacher education programs and organizations. The purpose is to create a safe and...
Other Local Events and Workshops
Built to Last: Business Strategies to Endure Challenging Times – Feb 17
Mayor's Office of Black Male Engagement
Need help building, rebuilding or sustaining your business? Join the Mayor’s Office of Black Male Engagement virtually for the third part of the Black Generational Wealth Series, as we learn...
Black + Gold Series: Building Mutual Understanding and Love across Race – Feb 18
Mayor's Office of Public Engagement
The Mayor’s Office of Public Engagement (OPE) is proud to launch a new initiative this month called the Black + Gold Series, focused on building cross-racial conversations and dialogue to promote...
Webinar: Deep Dive Into Proposed PA Budget for Public Education – Feb 16
PA Schools Work
Join us for a Lunch & Learn Webinar for a Deep Dive Into Govenor Wolf’s Proposed Budget for Public Education We hope you’ll join us for our latest Lunch & Learn webinar...
Webinar: Early Childhood Education in Pennsylvania, Barriers & Opportunities – Feb 23
Teach Plus PA
How does high-quality early childhood education connect to educational equity? What are the barriers to accessible, high-quality childcare & pre-K in PA? What policy solutions can overcome these...
Online Event: Sense in the City Series: Homelessness and Humanity – Feb 23
Center City Residents Association
Please join us for our next discussion in our Sense in the City series, which will be about Homelessness, on February 23 from 12:00 noon until 1:30 PM. The term “homeless” is often used in...
Virtual Events: Underground Railroad History in Frankford, Two-Part Community Event – Feb 16 & 25
Riverfront North Partnership
This is a 2-part event inspired by the Underground Railroad history of Philadelphia’s Frankford neighborhood and its connections to the Delaware River. Part I: Freedom on the Delaware River: The...
Online Event: Community Classrooms: A Radical Classroom Model Symposium – Feb 17
Social Innovations Journal
DESCRIPTION Communities hold the strength, stories, and spaces to transform oppressive urban education systems: it is time to honor this power. In this session, we will engage with a model of...
Video Conference: Achieving Greater Truth and Impact: Unpacking Power Dynamics in Measurement and Evaluation – Feb 16
Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia
The power dynamic between community organizations and funders can block information that could both drive better decision-making and fuel more investment in communities most in need. If we do not...
Call for Proposals & Reviewers: Graduate Students of Language Virtual Conference – Feb 28
Temple University
Every year the Graduate Students of Language at Temple University (GSOLT) hosts a language, linguistics, and life conference. This graduate student-run conference is a forum for graduate and...
Virtual Event: The State of Civic Education in Pennsylvania – Feb 22
PA Civics
Join the PA Civics Coalition on Tuesday, February 22, at 4 ET for a conversation on the state of civics in Pennsylvania. Governor Tom Wolf, Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Education Noe...
Virtual Event: Leadership & No-Blame Problem Solving with Russell Hicks – Feb 21
PA Voter Court Watch
Pa Voter Court Watch “Social Justice Stops The Violence” is hosting a series of civic engagement zooms as way to have conversations about our role in civics of our communities and city....
Virtual Event: Critical Race Theory: A Community Conversation – Feb 24
WHYY
Critical race theory is a topic of much disagreement these days, in both educational and political institutions. Is it possible to put America in its proper context without critical race theory? Join...
Virtual Event: Harriet Tubman and the Future of Democracy – Feb 28
Philadelphia Commission for Women
Join the Philadelphia Commission for Women for a one-hour virtual presentation to commemorate the life and legacy of Harriet Tubman’s post-Civil War advocacy for the right to vote. A...
Online Event: Anti-Black·ish: Black History Month Community Conversation – Feb 26
Mayor's Office of Youth Engagement
The Mayor’s Office of Youth Engagement, Philadelphia Youth Commission, and Millennial Advisory Committee are coming together this Black History Month to host a brave space for young residents...
Where to celebrate Black History Month in Philly
The Philadelphia Inquirer
Black History Month was created in 1926 by Carter G. Woodson, who believed that if a race had no recorded history, it would lose its traditions and risk having its accomplishments and culture erased....
The OpportUNITY Summit, United Way – Apr 22
United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey
Join us Friday, April 22, 2022, 2:00 AM – 2;30 PM for United Way’s inaugural OpportUNITY Summit! This interactive gathering will push you to think bigger as we amplify our shared goal of...
Virtual Event: Neighborhood Improvement and Crime Reduction through Housing Intervention – Mar 10
Temple University Public Policy Lab
The Public Policy Lab (PPL) at Temple University is hosting an exciting series of events during spring 2022. This virtual event is the first in our Colloquium Series for spring 2022. Since the...
Online Event: Elections, Speech, and Political Misinformation – Mar 10
National Constitution Center
What are the leading proposals to combat election disinformation and are they consistent with the First Amendment? Richard L. Hasen, leading election law expert and author of Cheap Speech: How...
New Resources
New Funding to Support Student Basic Needs
U.S. Department of Education
Last month, Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden announced new resources and updated guidance for colleges and universities to address the crisis of student basic...
New Article: Guiding First-Generation Students to Success
Inside Higher Ed
Based on their research into the needs of first-generation, low-income students, Josh Farris and Chi Chan share five best practices for meeting those needs. “Maybe I’m just not good...
New Book: The Community’s College: The Pursuit of Democracy, Economic Development, and Success
American Association of Colleges & Universities
The diverse narratives captured in The Community’s College demonstrate the ways in which community colleges continue to serve as powerful catalysts for social and economic mobility, not only for...
New Book: Undergraduate Research in Online, Virtual, and Hybrid Courses: Proactive Practices for Distant Students
American Association of Colleges & Universities
With the growing interest in undergraduate research as a high-impact practice, and the recognition that college education is increasingly moving online, this book – the first to do so – provides...
Partnerships Classifieds
Volunteers Needed: In-Person Summer Youth Program, Puentes de Salud – Feb 28
Puentes de Salud
Puentes de Salud is seeking a team of highly dedicated volunteers to support our in-person summer youth program. This work will engage elementary-aged students in the South Philadelphia Latinx...
National Conferences & Calls for Proposal
Midwest Student Voting Summit – Mar 25
Campus Vote Project
Don’t be fooled by the name! This summit is targeting students in PA (as well as other states actually in the midwest). The first-ever Midwest Student Voting Summit will be held virtually on...
Call for Proposals: CUMU Fall Conference – Apr 1
Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities
***Deadline Extended to April 1, 2022*** The Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities (CUMU) invites proposals for our Annual Conference, The Essential Role of Urban and Metropolitan...
2022 Gulf South Summit (Virtual) – Mar 23-25
Gulf-South Summit
The mission of the Gulf-South Summit on Service-Learning and Civic Engagement through Higher Education is to promote networking among practitioners, research, ethical practices, reciprocal...
2022 NASPA Annual Conference – Mar 19-23
NASPA - Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education
The NASPA Annual Conference is the premier student affairs professional development event. With over 8,300 participants and exhibitors, the 2021 NASPA Virtual Conference was the Association’s...
Grant Opportunities
2021-22 PAsmart Advancing CS & STEM Education Grants – Feb 25
PA Department of Education
Applications are open for the 2021-22 PAsmart Advancing CS & STEM Education Grants. Applications are due March 21, 2022. Here is the press release and the link to the Grant Toolkit page, where...
Grandfamilies/Kinship Support – Mar 7
William Penn Foundation
We are pleased to invite letters of inquiry for three-year projects to enhance organizations’ ability to serve grandfamilies/kinship care families in Philadelphia. This Request for Inquiries...
Job Opportunities/AmeriCorps Opportunities
Coach-Mentors, Chester Upland Youth Soccer – Feb 25
Chester Upland Youth Soccer
We are seeking additional Coach-Mentors to add to our staff at Chester Upland Youth Soccer’s after-school program at Stetser Elementary, just off Widener U’s campus, and at Chester...
Special Education Coordinator/Teacher (Part-Time), Bridge Way
The Bridge Way School
The Bridge Way School seeks a part-time Special Education Coordinator/Teacher for the remainder of the 2021-2022 academic year effective immediately. With an intentionally small student population,...
Pennsylvania Policy Manager, Teach Plus PA
Teach Plus PA
Teach Plus Pennsylvania is hiring for a Pennsylvania Policy Manager to start between March and June 2022. The policy manager will, with the support of the Pennsylvania Executive Director, lead...
AmeriCorps Summer 2022 Opportunities
AmeriCorps NCCC North Central Region
Are you searching for an AmeriCorps service opportunity starting this summer? The AmeriCorps NCCC program has you covered. Summer of Service: Fight climate change and make your summer count....
Student Engagement Coordinator, Bryn Mawr – Mar 1
Bryn Mawr College
Bryn Mawr College has an opening for a Student Engagement Coordinator in the Student Engagement and New Student Programs office. The Position The Student Engagement Coordinator will work in...
New Student Programs Coordinator, Bryn Mawr – Mar 1
Bryn Mawr College
Bryn Mawr College has an opening for a New Student Programs Coordinator in the Student Engagement and New Student Programs office. The Position The New Student Programs Coordinator will work in...
Human Resources and Operations Manager (Part-Time), OCCCDA
Oxford Circle Christian Community Development Association
SUMMARY: Based in the Oxford Circle neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA, the Oxford CircleChristian Community Development Association (OCCCDA) is seeking a Human Resourcesand Operations Manager. The...
Manager of Membership and Annual Giving (Full-time), Bicycle Coalition
Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia
The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia (BCGP) is looking for an enthusiastic Manager of Membership and Annual Giving to join our development team! Those with a background in annual giving...
Operations Manager (Part-time, Temporary), Bicycle Coalition – Feb 25
Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia
Through advocacy and education, the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia (BCGP) leads the movement to make bicycling safe and fun for anyone who wants to ride in our region. Our 2030 vision is...
Youth Strategies Operations Manager, City of Philadelphia
City of Philadelphia
Job Description CEO is seeking a Youth Strategies Operations Manager to lead and oversee the day to day administrative and organizational duties for the unit. This person will have an understanding...
Deputy Director of Commerce, Office of Economic Opportunity, City of Philadelphia
City of Philadelphia
Consistent with the strategic priorities of the City of Philadelphia, the Deputy Commerce Director is an executive management position providing oversight for inclusion-related programs guided by...
Vice President, Philadelphia Program, Pew Charitable Trusts
Pew Charitable Trusts
The Role: Location: Philadelphia, PA – flexibility to telework up to 60% for most staff Reports to: Executive Vice President & Chief Program Officer Position Summary: The Vice President is...
Director of Workforce Development, Rebuild
City of Philadelphia
The Rebuild Workforce Development Manager will be responsible for the operation of two workforce development programs which are framed by memoranda of understanding (MOUs) with the building trades:...
Early Education Teaching Positions, Childspace Centers
Childspace Centers
Childspace is seeking full and part time Teachers in our Infant-Toddler, Preschool and School Age classrooms. Our centers in Northwest Philadelphia serve infants through five years from 7:30 to 6...
Program Coordinator (Part-Time), The Workshop School
Workshop School
The Workshop School is seeking part-time staff to support the recruitment, enrollment, and engagement of Workshop students who will participate in our Summer 2022 WorkReady Program. Start date:...
Project LEAP Group Leader (Part-time), Girls Inc.
Girls Inc. of Greater Philadelphia & Southern New Jersey
Project LEAP is a comprehensive after-school program designed to engage and empower middle school (5th-8th grade students) to see themselves as future STEM (science, technology, engineering, and...
Project LEAP Site Supervisor, Girls Inc.
Girls Inc. of Greater Philadelphia & Southern New Jersey
Project LEAP is a comprehensive after-school program designed to engage and empower middle school (5th-8th grade students) to see themselves as future STEM (science, technology, engineering, and...
Miscellaneous
Online Event: Race in America: History Matters – Feb 16
Washington Post Live
Throughout American history, Black women have played a central role in the fight for civil and women’s rights. Their work paved the way for future generations to ascend to new heights across...
Webinar: Mental Health on Campus – Feb 16
Boston Globe
Join Laura Krantz, Higher Ed Reporter for the Boston Globe and Amy Gatto, Senior Manager of Higher Ed & Evaluation at Active Minds to talk about one of the most important topics in higher...
Online Event: Centering Social Justice in Community Engagement – Feb 24
Michigan Journal of Community Service Learning
Faculty and staff across higher education are re-imagining service-learning and community engagement work in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing racial justice efforts in the last...
Call for Submissions: COVID Artifacts and Testimony from Veterans for Digital Exhibit – Mar 1
Rutgers-Camden Writers House
The Rutgers-Camden Writers House, as part of its annual program Outside the Wire, is seeking submissions of artifacts (documents, photographs, images of objects) and written or oral testimony related...
Virtual Math and Science Enrichment Tutoring Program – Spring 2022
Free Library of Philadelphia
For teens and preteens, virtual math and science enrichment tutoring program on Zoom for Algebra 1 & 2, Geometry, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. Dates: February 28 March 7, 21, 28 April 4, 25...
Schuylkill Acts & Impacts 2022: Now Accepting Applications – Mar 25
Fairmount Water Works
Our Schuylkill Acts & Impacts program engages students from communities within the Schuylkill River Watershed in a hands-on service-learning experience. Schuylkill Acts & Impacts 2022:...
Virtual Event: Community School Coordinator Boot Camp – Mar 16,23&30
National Center for Community Schools
The National Center for Community Schools at Children’s Aid is now accepting registrations for Community School Coordinator Boot Camp, a new professional learning opportunity that’s designed...
Call for Nominations: APSA Award for Civic and Community Engagement – Mar 1
American Political Science Association
The 2022 APSA Distinguished Award for Civic and Community Engagement honors significant activity by a political scientist, alone or in collaboration with others, which explicitly merges knowledge and...
Democratic Engagement
Midwest Student Voting Summit – Mar 25
Campus Vote Project
Don’t be fooled by the name! This summit is targeting students in PA (as well as other states actually in the midwest). The first-ever Midwest Student Voting Summit will be held virtually on...
For Students
Virtual Math and Science Enrichment Tutoring Program – Spring 2022
Free Library of Philadelphia
For teens and preteens, virtual math and science enrichment tutoring program on Zoom for Algebra 1 & 2, Geometry, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. Dates: February 28 March 7, 21, 28 April 4, 25...
Schuylkill Acts & Impacts 2022: Now Accepting Applications – Mar 25
Fairmount Water Works
Our Schuylkill Acts & Impacts program engages students from communities within the Schuylkill River Watershed in a hands-on service-learning experience. Schuylkill Acts & Impacts 2022:...
Faculty Updates
Webinar: Mental Health on Campus – Feb 16
Boston Globe
Join Laura Krantz, Higher Ed Reporter for the Boston Globe and Amy Gatto, Senior Manager of Higher Ed & Evaluation at Active Minds to talk about one of the most important topics in higher...
Call for Proposals: CUMU Fall Conference – Apr 1
Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities
***Deadline Extended to April 1, 2022*** The Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities (CUMU) invites proposals for our Annual Conference, The Essential Role of Urban and Metropolitan...
New Article: Guiding First-Generation Students to Success
Inside Higher Ed
Based on their research into the needs of first-generation, low-income students, Josh Farris and Chi Chan share five best practices for meeting those needs. “Maybe I’m just not good...
New Book: The Community’s College: The Pursuit of Democracy, Economic Development, and Success
American Association of Colleges & Universities
The diverse narratives captured in The Community’s College demonstrate the ways in which community colleges continue to serve as powerful catalysts for social and economic mobility, not only for...
New Book: Undergraduate Research in Online, Virtual, and Hybrid Courses: Proactive Practices for Distant Students
American Association of Colleges & Universities
With the growing interest in undergraduate research as a high-impact practice, and the recognition that college education is increasingly moving online, this book – the first to do so – provides...
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