The week of

September 6, 2022

PHENND Events/Activities

Next Steps AmeriCorps Program Manager, PHENND

PHENND

PHENND seeks a program manager for our Next Steps AmeriCorps Program Overview: Manage all aspects of the Next Steps AmeriCorps Program including the recruitment, selection, and management of...

Other Local Events and Workshops

American Democracy: One Person, One Vote & The Fight for Structural Reform – Oct 4

Haverford College

As the United States nears its 250th birthday, whether we can achieve the founding aspiration of political equality is an open question. The Electoral College, the Congress, the Supreme Court, and...

Jefferson Humanities Forum: Loretta J. Ross, Calling In the Calling Out Culture – Sep 19

Jefferson Humanities Forum

We are facing a tumultuous future that requires a unified and strategic approach to human rights. To create this future, we must weave our strengths together and use our differences as a platform for...

Open House: Center for Antiracist Scholarship, Advocacy, and Action (CASAA), Arcadia University – Sep 12

Arcadia University

The new center at Arcadia – The Center for Antiracist Scholarship, Advocacy, and Action (CASAA) was established in November 2021 as part of Arcadia’s anti-Black Racism Initiatives (ABRI)...

Foster Care & Higher Ed – Sep 28-28

Paving the Way to Educational Success

The Higher Education Series of the 2022 Paving the Way to Educational Success Conference is geared towards (but not exclusively limited to) campus Points of Contact for foster youth and other higher...

Webinar: PA Statewide STEM Ecosystem Coalition: Community Conversation and Check-in – Sep 22

PA Statewide STEM Ecosystem

After returning from our summer webinar hiatus, the Pennsylvania Statewide STEM Ecosystem (PSSE) is back offering FREE twice-monthly webinars on timely STEM topics. Our next webinar will be...

Regional Industries and STEM Education Virtual Meeting – Sep 19

Philadelphia Education Fund

The Philadelphia Education Fund, in collaboration with the Philadelphia STEM Equity Collective, has assembled a group of organizations interested in partnerships between Regional Industries and...

2 Virtual Educator PDs: Blending MWEE and GIS for Educators: Expanding Meaningful Environmental and Watershed Literacy with Geospatial Technology Tools and Practice – Sep 12

Pennsylvania Sea Grant

REGISTRATION FOR BOTH EDUCATOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES CLOSES ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2022. 1. Pennsylvania Sea Grant (PASG) in partnership with the Stroud Water Research Center and the...

New Resources

50% Youth Participation by America250 Launch: Youth Leader Focus Group

Youth Service America

Youth Service America (YSA) officially launched the 50% Youth Participation by America250 (50by250) campaign with a Partner Summit during our annual Youth Service Institute. The goal of the 50by250...

Philadelphia Education STEM Directory, Outreach Guide & Field Trip Guide

Philadelphia Education Fund

Looking for out-of-school time programs for Pre-k through 12th grade students who are interested in STEM? Or are you a teacher or informal educator seeking professional development opportunities?...

National Hispanic American Heritage Month

The Library of Congress

September 15 to October 15 is National Hispanic American Heritage Month. The Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery...

Redesigned Resource Center, Andrew Goodman Foundation

Andrew Goodman Foundation

We just launched our redesigned Resource Center! This newly updated resource center features extensive resources from The Andrew Goodman Foundation and Andrew Goodman Campus Teams, as well as our...

Legacy Summer Loopback

Andrew Goodman Foundation

Did you miss any of the Legacy Summer 2022 sessions? Or do you want to rewatch your favorite moments? We’ve got you! Head over to our YouTube channel and watch the Legacy Summer Loopback. And if...

Online Guide for First-Time Voters

Student Training & Education in Public Service (STEPS)

With the 2022 midterm election right around the corner, millions of newly eligible voters across the country are preparing to cast their ballot for the very first time. About 36% of 18- to...

What is Engaged Scholarship? An Annotated Reading List

Campus Compact

This annotated guide contains articles, white papers, and other useful readings that provide an overview of the history and current state of the field of engaged scholarship. Access this resource...

New Report: How COVID-19 Affected the Identification of Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness in PA

People's Emergency Center (PEC)

The People’s Emergency Center (PEC) has a new policy brief that shows survey and homeless education data that asks the question ‘ How has covid affected identification of students...

National Conferences & Calls for Proposal

Community Schools Fundamentals Conference 2022 – Oct 25-27

National Center for Community Schools

The Children’s Aid National Center for Community Schools invites you to the Community Schools Fundamentals Conference 2022, October 25-27, an in-person learning and networking opportunity...

The NEXT Conference 2022: Innovative Approaches to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Culturally Responsive Learning – Nov 13

Community Works Institute

JOIN US AS WE WORK TOWARD STUDENT IDENTITY, BELONGING, AND MATTERING November 13, 2022, 11am-3pm EST, LIVE in Zoom Enrollment is limited to 40 participants, register early. Don’t miss this unique...

Call for Manuscripts: Developing and sustaining institutional support for community-engaged research – Nov 15

Metropolitan Universities journal

Metropolitan Universities journal disseminates scholarship and research relevant to urban and metropolitan universities. Articles amplify the mission of CUMU by reinforcing the value of place-based...

Grant Opportunities

Kenneth B. and Mamie P. Clark Fund – Jun 15

American Psychological Foundation

American Psychological Foundation invites applications for Kenneth B. and Mamie P. Clark Fund The American Psychological Foundation invites applications for the Kenneth B. and Mamie P. Clark Fund,...

Saucony Run For Good Foundation – Jun 15

Saucony Run for Good Foundation

Saucony Run For Good Foundation invites applications for youth running programs The Saucony Run For Good Foundation is committed to improving the lives of children by helping to prevent and reduce...

Job Opportunities/AmeriCorps Opportunities

9th Grade Summer Bridge ELA Teacher, Steppingstone Scholars

Steppingstone Scholars

Steppingstone Scholars provides talented, underserved students in the City of Philadelphia with access to high-quality academic and workforce opportunities. Through consistent engagement, advising,...

Data Collectors (Part-Time), Fab Youth Philly – May 30

Fab Youth Philly

Every summer, in Philadelphia, there are up to 500 streets designated as playstreets that are run by Philadelphia parks & recreation (PPR). Playstreets are closed to traffic and open to...

Summer STEM Staff Person (Part-Time), McKinney Center

Philadelphia Education Fund

The McKinney Center for STEM Education is seeking a part-time staff person to help design, administer, facilitate, and evaluate an exciting STEM professional development program. These activities...

Director of Travel and Recreational Programs, Kensington Soccer

Kensington Soccer Club

Join a growing and thriving organization with strong community relationships, dedicated coaches, and a pay-what-you-can model that prioritizes inclusion and access. Help us eliminate barriers by...

2022-2023 FoodCorps Service Year

FoodCorps

FoodCorps is a national non-profit organization with a mission to connect kids with foods that help them grow up healthy. FoodCorps service is focused on three main areas of service: Hands-on...

Manager, Health Programs, AFAHO

African Family Health Organization

African Family Health Organization (AFAHO) provides health, human and educational services and programs to the African and Caribbean immigrant and refugee communities in the greater Philadelphia...

9th Grade Summer Bridge Science Teacher, Steppingstone Scholars

Steppingstone Scholars

Steppingstone Scholars provides talented, underserved students in the City of Philadelphia with access to high-quality academic and workforce opportunities. Through consistent engagement, advising,...

9th Grade Summer Bridge Math Teacher, Steppingstone Scholars

Steppingstone Scholars

Steppingstone Scholars provides talented, underserved students in the City of Philadelphia with access to high-quality academic and workforce opportunities. Through consistent engagement, advising,...

Program Director, Playworks, PA

Playworks

ABOUT PLAYWORKS, at Playworks we believe in the power of play to bring out the best in every kid. We are changing the school climate by leveraging the power of safe, fun, and healthy play at school...

AmeriCorps Playworks Coach

Playworks

ABOUT PLAYWORKS: We believe in the power of play to bring out the best in every kid. We are changing the school climate by leveraging the power of safe, fun, and healthy play at school every day. We...

Summer Programs Nurse, Steppingstone Scholars

Steppingstone Scholars

Steppingstone Scholars provides talented, underserved students in the City of Philadelphia with access to high-quality academic and workforce opportunities. Through consistent engagement, advising,...

Director of Campus Ministry, Cristo Rey H.S.

Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School

Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School, a college preparatory, Catholic school for students of all faiths, nurtures and challenges young people to recognize and realize their full potential as they...

Chief Operating Officer, North10

North 10 Philadelphia

Through strong partnerships with a shared vision and mutual accountability, North10, Philadelphia works to improve the life outcomes for community members in Hunting Park-East Tioga by facilitating...

Miscellaneous

Webinar: Carnegie Community of Practice: Section 4 of the Application – Jun 7

Collaboratory

Collaboratory is facilitating a national community of practice focused on leveraging the Elective Classification framework as an opportunity to recruit allies and generate buy-in for community...

Online Event: Research Spotlight: Public School Enrollment Crisis – Jun 9

To&Through Project

Learn about Kids First Chicago’s new report on Chicago Public Schools’ enrollment crisis and its implications for equity issues and funding. About this event How are equity issues in Chicago...

Bringing Theory to Practice: The Paradigm Project

Bringing Theory to Practice

Bringing Theory to Practice is announcing the launch of an ambitious multiyear initiative, the Paradigm Project. The project will work to develop new models of holistic, inclusive, engaged learning...

Nature-Based STEM Community of Practice for Educators – Aug 2-4

Riverbend Environmental Education Center

This year-long, teacher centered program is designed to support teachers in building authentic, multidisciplinary learning experiences for students. We are building a network of formal teachers and...

Recruiting Black, Latino, 1st Gen & Low Income Students: TeenSHARP Striver Program

TeenSHARP

TeenSHARP is looking to recruit talented Black, Latino, First Generation and Low Income students (must fit one of those criteria) entering grades 9-11 for our Striver Program. TeenSHARP is a college...

Democratic Engagement

Civic Learning and Democratic Engagement Meeting 2022 – Jun 21-24

NASPA - Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education

The 2022 Civic Learning and Democratic Engagement conference brings together faculty, student affairs professionals, students, senior campus administrators, and community partners. Together, these...

For Students

Recruiting Black, Latino, 1st Gen & Low Income Students: TeenSHARP Striver Program

TeenSHARP

TeenSHARP is looking to recruit talented Black, Latino, First Generation and Low Income students (must fit one of those criteria) entering grades 9-11 for our Striver Program. TeenSHARP is a college...

Faculty Updates

Call for Proposals: Transforming Global Learning Practice: Time for Action – Jun 13

American Association of Colleges & Universities

The field of global learning, like higher education more broadly, has undergone a necessary period of reflection amid recent social, economic, and public health crises. To address the uncomfortable...

Webinar: Carnegie Community of Practice: Section 4 of the Application – Jun 7

Collaboratory

Collaboratory is facilitating a national community of practice focused on leveraging the Elective Classification framework as an opportunity to recruit allies and generate buy-in for community...

Bringing Theory to Practice: The Paradigm Project

Bringing Theory to Practice

Bringing Theory to Practice is announcing the launch of an ambitious multiyear initiative, the Paradigm Project. The project will work to develop new models of holistic, inclusive, engaged learning...

Call for Manuscripts: Developing and sustaining institutional support for community-engaged research – Nov 15

Metropolitan Universities journal

Metropolitan Universities journal disseminates scholarship and research relevant to urban and metropolitan universities. Articles amplify the mission of CUMU by reinforcing the value of place-based...

New Article: After the pandemic disrupted their high school educations, students are arriving at college unprepared

The Hechinger Report

Andrea Hernandez studied the multiplication table nearly every day during the summer between her third and fourth grade years. Sitting at her family’s kitchen table in Dallas while her mother...


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