The week of
August 8, 2023
Other Local Events and Workshops
Virtual Training: Social Identity, Power, & Empowerment: Empowering Youth Using Mentoring Strategies – Aug 29
MENTOR Independence Region
Join MENTOR Independence Region for a free virtual training, Social Identity, Power, & Empowerment: Empowering Youth Using Mentoring Strategies, on August 29, 2023, 12:00-1:30 PM. Mentors are...
Expanding Meaningful Environmental and Watershed Literacy With Geospatial Technology Tools and Practice – Sep 1
Stroud Water Research Center
What: Professional development for K–12 educators in Pennsylvania. When: 5–7:30 on Thursdays, September 28; October 5, 12, 19, 26; and November 2, and a final meeting on Thursday, November 16...
New Resources
Podcast Series: Journeys in Youth Development
National Institute on Out-of-School Time
Youth work is a sacred opportunity to make a significant difference in the lives of children and youth. In a new publication from Information Age Publishing (IAP), curated and edited by the National...
U. S. Department of Education STEM Newsletter
U.S. Department of Education
The Department of Education (ED or the Department) developed a STEM newsletter to provide resources and inspiration. The Department also maintains resources on its page, including funding...
Building Youth Power
Stanford Social Innovation Review (SSIR)
Supporting power building among young people can engage and empower them through transformative political socialization and expand the pool of diverse leaders committed to equity and a more...
Community Connections Matter for the Mental Health of Politically Active Youth
CIRCLE
New research suggests that civic engagement can be associated with worse mental health for youth, but having access to community assets and strong connections can help. There has been increasing...
Podcast: Making Waves: Youth Leaders in Environmental Action
National Youth Leadership Council
The Power of Young People podcast is perfect for youth who want to change the world and for adults who want to foster youth innovation and imagination through real-world education. Youth listeners...
Philadelphia STEM Equity Collective, Calendar of STEM Events
Philadelphia Education Fund
Looking for a STEM webinar, in-person activity, workshop, or other STEM opportunity? Visit Philadelphia STEM Equity Collective’s “Event Calendar” for a variety of offerings. If you...
The Philadelphia Professional Development and STEM OST Directory
Philadelphia Education Fund
School will start soon and It’s not too early to explore Professional Development opportunities for educators who work with K-12 youth. Visit our Philadelphia STEM Education Directory, where...
eCourse: How to Create Brave & Safer Spaces in an Anxious World
SpeakOut
How can we have difficult or challenging conversations with people who may not agree with or grasp our perspectives? How do we create safer, structured environments where people from different social...
Bringing The 1619 Project to the School District of Philadelphia
Pulitzer Center
The following reflection was written by Abigail Henry, who teaches African American History in Philadelphia, PA. Henry shared the book The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story with her classes as part...
Metropolitan Universities Journal: The Essential Role of Urban and Metropolitan Universities: 2022 CUMU Annual Conference Issue
Coalition for Urban and Metropolitan Universities
The latest issue of Metropolitan Universities journal (MUJ), Vol. 34 No. 3 (2023): The Essential Role of Urban and Metropolitan Universities: 2022 CUMU Annual Conference Issue is now available...
National Conferences & Calls for Proposal
Nonprofit Management Institute 2023: “Thriving Through Change” – Sep 13-14
Stanford Social Innovation Review
The world has changed dramatically in recent years, posing new opportunities and challenges for nonprofit organizations– from America’s racial reckoning, to rapidly evolving technology, to the...
Grant Opportunities
Tikkun Olam Grant program – Sep 13
Jewish Helping Hands
Jewish Helping Hands invites applications for Tikkun Olam Grant program Working in the United States and abroad, Jewish Helping Hands (JHH) aims to support needy and vulnerable populations,...
Public Space Enhancement Mini-Grant – Aug 24
Feet First Philly
In partnership with Philadelphia’s Department of Public Health, Feet First Philly has launched the Public Space Enhancement Mini-grant opportunity for the fourth year. These grants range from $500...
NYLC’s Youth as Solutions 2023-2024 School Year Programs – Sep 13
National Youth Leadership Council
NYLC’s Youth as Solutions is creating a generation of citizens who are passionate about making a positive impact in their schools and communities, addressing community health, educational...
Classroom Grant Resources, STEM Education Works
STEM Education Works
At STEM Education Works, we are your full-solution STEM partner in the classroom. We understand the need to identify a variety funding sources to help you access technology tools and curriculum. We...
Job Opportunities/AmeriCorps Opportunities
ImpactED Program Coordinator Position, University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania
The program coordinator will be responsible for supporting ImpactED’s training programs for nonprofit leaders – DiverseForce On Boards, the Nonprofit Leaders Circle, the Pew Fund ECBI,...
Young Adult Mentoring Program College Prep Instructor (Contract, Part-Time), HIAS PA
HIAS Pennsylvania
Mission: HIAS Pennsylvania is one of the largest non-profit immigration legal service providers in Pennsylvania. Driven by the Jewish value of welcoming the stranger, HIAS (Hebrew Immigrant Aid...
Full STEAM Forward Educator (Part-Time)
Full STEAM Forward
Full STEAM Forward (FSF) is an out of school enrichment program providing fully funded, virtual STEAM learning for young self-identifying girls of color. FSF is designed to inspire girls to love...
PRISE Project Administrator (Part-Time), Saint Joseph’s University
Saint Joseph's University
Saint Joseph’s University is a private, Catholic, Jesuit institution and we expect members of our community to be knowledgeable about – and to make a positive contribution to – our mission....
Program Coordinator, SAADA
South Asian American Digital Archive (SAADA)
South Asian American Digital Archive (SAADA) is at an exciting moment in our growth trajectory, and we are seeking a Program Coordinator whose skills, commitment, and vision will further solidify...
Community Education Manager, Vetri Community Partnership
Vetri Community Partnership
Through interactive cooking classes and experiential nutrition education, Vetri Community Partnership uses the kitchen as a classroom to help kids, families, and community members build culinary...
Miscellaneous
DoSomething Uncensored Scholarship – Aug 31
DoSomething.org
Read a banned book from our list to celebrate diverse perspectives and expand your cultural awareness. You could earn a $1,000 scholarship! Banning books, a harmful and exclusionary practice, occurs...
Webinar: AmeriCorps NCCC: Application & Selection – Aug 10
AmeriCorps NCCC North Central Region
Are you considering serving with AmeriCorps in the NCCC program? Join us Thursday, August 10, 2023, 4:00 ET for “AmeriCorps NCCC: Application and Selection.” We’ll provide a...
Online Event: Campus Compact Member Programming & Resources Outlook, 2023-2024 – Sep 7
Campus Compact
Join us on September 7th from 2:00-3:00 PM EDT for the Compact Annual Outlook! Hear from Campus Compact President Bobbie Laur and Compact staff as we highlight all of the programs, resources,...
NOMINATIONS OPEN for the 6th annual SustainPHL awards! -Aug 17
SustainPHL
Get ready for an electrifying return! SustainPHL is back, celebrating our local sustainability heroes in full force this October! Nominations are NOW LIVE for SustainPHL 2023. Who are the green...
HE Webinar Series: From Reflection to Recognition- Lessons Learned in the ’24 Carnegie Elective Community Engagement Classification Cycle – Aug 8
GivePulse
Gain valuable insights into the application process for the Carnegie Elective Community Engagement Classification as we delve into the experiences of three different campuses who recently applied in...
Virtual Meetup: Teaching Social Action – Sep 8
Corella & Bertram F. Bonner Foundation
With August upon us, it is time to schedule our first monthly meetups for our social action “community of practice”. If you are teaching social action in the fall or in the coming...
Democratic Engagement
Building Youth Power
Stanford Social Innovation Review (SSIR)
Supporting power building among young people can engage and empower them through transformative political socialization and expand the pool of diverse leaders committed to equity and a more...
Sustainability
Podcast: Making Waves: Youth Leaders in Environmental Action
National Youth Leadership Council
The Power of Young People podcast is perfect for youth who want to change the world and for adults who want to foster youth innovation and imagination through real-world education. Youth listeners...
NOMINATIONS OPEN for the 6th annual SustainPHL awards! -Aug 17
SustainPHL
Get ready for an electrifying return! SustainPHL is back, celebrating our local sustainability heroes in full force this October! Nominations are NOW LIVE for SustainPHL 2023. Who are the green...
Faculty Updates
Online Event: Campus Compact Member Programming & Resources Outlook, 2023-2024 – Sep 7
Campus Compact
Join us on September 7th from 2:00-3:00 PM EDT for the Compact Annual Outlook! Hear from Campus Compact President Bobbie Laur and Compact staff as we highlight all of the programs, resources,...
HE Webinar Series: From Reflection to Recognition- Lessons Learned in the ’24 Carnegie Elective Community Engagement Classification Cycle – Aug 8
GivePulse
Gain valuable insights into the application process for the Carnegie Elective Community Engagement Classification as we delve into the experiences of three different campuses who recently applied in...
Virtual Meetup: Teaching Social Action – Sep 8
Corella & Bertram F. Bonner Foundation
With August upon us, it is time to schedule our first monthly meetups for our social action “community of practice”. If you are teaching social action in the fall or in the coming...
Metropolitan Universities Journal: The Essential Role of Urban and Metropolitan Universities: 2022 CUMU Annual Conference Issue
Coalition for Urban and Metropolitan Universities
The latest issue of Metropolitan Universities journal (MUJ), Vol. 34 No. 3 (2023): The Essential Role of Urban and Metropolitan Universities: 2022 CUMU Annual Conference Issue is now available...
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