The week of
December 2, 2025
Other Local Events and Workshops
Virtual Event: So, You Want to Go to College? – Jan 19
University of Pennsylvania
Educators, counselors, parents, and young scholars, on behalf of the University of Pennsylvania’s MLK Executive Planning Committee, we would like to invite YOUR 10th, 11th, and 12th-grade students...
Brothers Code 2025 – Dec 13
The Hidden Genius Project
The Hidden Genius Project invites young people of color in middle and high school to join the 13th Annual Brothers Code event. This event is meant to expose young people to skills and networks that...
PHEAA Webinar: FAFSA Overview – Dec 18 or Jan 14
Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA)
Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) Access Partners will present an overview of the 2026-27 FAFSA® process to guide students and families through a step-by-step process of filing...
PHEAA Webinar: Financial Aid 101 – Dec 10
Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA)
PHEAA Access Partners will present information on the financial aid application process, what types of aid are available for students, and strategies to start thinking about affordability before...
PHEAA Webinar: Understanding the Offer and Balances – Dec 18
Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA)
The Offer Letter, or Financing Plan, that you receive to provide an idea of the costs associated with attending post-secondary education can be confusing as each school formats their information...
Google Virtual Workshops & Micro-Credentials (AI Essentials) – Dec 2 & 4
Graduate! Philadelphia
Our upcoming Google AI Essentials Micro-Certification Prep Module is taking place on December 2nd and December 4th. This prep session is a great opportunity for participants to understand whether...
New Resources
Philadelphia STEM Education Directory
Philadelphia Education Fund
“Tis the season” to visit our Philadelphia STEM Education Directory! Although there is still one more to go in 2025, and winter hasn’t even officially started, many out-of-school...
STEM Education Trends: Preparing Students for the Future Workforce
STEMblazers
What does it take to prepare students for a world that’s constantly innovating? Education is no longer just about textbooks and memorization; it’s about fostering skills that adapt to the pace of...
Practicing Democracy: A Toolkit for Educating Civic Professionals
Campus Compact
Practicing Democracy: A Toolkit for Educating Civic Professionals, published by the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) and Campus Compact, offers practical approaches and...
Podcast: Student Impact Report
Student Basic Needs Coalition
The Student Impact Report is where student leadership meets real-world impact. Each episode dives into the latest news affecting students and shares the stories of student leaders driving change on...
Student Basic Needs Coalition (SBNC)
Student Basic Needs Coalition
Student Basic Needs Coalition (SBNC) is a national non-profit organization with a primary mission to combat the student basic needs crisis by facilitating solutions for food, housing, and financial...
Common Cause: Strengthening Our Democracy From Campus Compact
Campus Compact
Campus Compact brings you stories and resources that explore the many different ways colleges and universities contribute to building a stronger and more robust democracy for us all. We know that...
Partnerships Classifieds
Seeking Volunteers: Philly Reading Coaches (PRC)
City of Philadelphia Office of Children and Families
PHILLY READING COACHES (PRC) is a program that combines early reading support, access to books, and community volunteers to boost reading skills for our city’s children. PRC is funded by the Office...
National Conferences & Calls for Proposal
Smithsonian Science Education Leadership Summit (SSELS) – Apply by Jan 5
Smithsonian Science Education Center
We are now accepting applications for the Smithsonian Science Education Leadership Summit, taking place at Drexel University in Philadelphia from March 27 to March 29, 2026. This free three-day...
21st Annual ISEEN Winter Institute: Justice for People and the Planet through Community Action – Jan 27-30
Independent Schools Experiential Education Network (ISEEN)
Join ISEEN its 2026 Winter Institute, taking place January 27–30, in Baltimore, Maryland. The Winter Institute is ISEEN’s flagship gathering and a rare opportunity for school leaders and...
Grant Opportunities
2026 Hillman Prizes for journalists
Sidney Hillman Foundation
Sidney Hillman Foundation invites nominations for the 2026 Hillman Prizes Since 1950, the Sidney Hillman Foundation has honored journalists, writers, and public figures who pursue investigative...
Conflict Resolution Initiative for Students and Youth – Jan 9
Association for Conflict Resolution
Association for Conflict Resolution invites applications for education, training The Association for Conflict Resolution (ACR) has announced the 2026 JAMS Foundation-ACR Initiative for Students and...
Climate Change and Human Health Seed Grants – Jan 22
Burroughs Wellcome Fund
Burroughs Wellcome Fund invites applications for Climate Change and Human Health Seed Grants The Burroughs Wellcome Fund serves and strengthens society by nurturing a diverse group of leaders in...
Natural Climate Solutions in the United States – Jan 15
Allen Family Philanthropies
Allen Family Philanthropies aims to accelerate Natural Climate Solutions in the United States Allen Family Philanthropies aims to build thriving and resilient communities in the Pacific Northwest and...
Caplan Foundation for Early Childhood – Jan 31 LOI
Caplan Foundation for Early Childhood
Caplan Foundation for Early Childhood invites LOIs The Caplan Foundation for Early Childhood supports development projects and promising research that appear likely to improve the welfare of young...
RightOn! Grant-Funded In-Kind Support for After-School STEM Programs – Apply by Dec 19
RightOn
Co-designed with students nationwide, RightOn! is an after-school STEM curriculum and web app where wrong answers shine — transforming misconceptions into moments of laughter, insight, and...
Research Grants on Improving the Use of Research Evidence – Jan 7
William T. Grant Foundation
This program funds research studies that examine strategies to improve the use of research evidence in ways that benefit young people ages 5-25 in the United States. We seek proposals for studies...
Research Grants on Reducing Inequality – Jan 7
William T. Grant Foundation
This program supports research to build, test, or increase understanding of programs, policies, or practices to reduce inequality in the academic, social, behavioral, or economic outcomes of young...
Job Opportunities/AmeriCorps Opportunities
Out-of-School Time Coach, Philadelphia Youth Football Academy
Philadelphia Youth Football Academy
Our Out-of-School Football Coach helps our youth/players develop skills, sportsmanship, and a love for the game in a fun and safe environment. Their responsibilities include planning and leading...
Miscellaneous
Guidance from PA Colleagues to Advance Your Campus CARES Plans – Feb 5
Pennsylvania Department of Education
Webinar – Thursday, February 5, 2026, from 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Guidance from PA Colleagues to Advance Your Campus CARES Plans Click to register Join statewide experts and postsecondary...
Monell Science Center Apprenticeship – Apply by Jan 9
Monell Chemical Senses Center
The Monell Science Apprenticeship Program (MSAP) is looking for highly motivated high school and undergraduate students in the greater Philadelphia area (including Camden) for a seven-week intensive...
Webinar: Building Inclusive Pathways into the Bioeconomy – Dec 5
BioBuilder
This talk will explore how BioBuilder addresses key chokepoints in the education-to-workforce pipeline: increasing student engagement in science, supporting educators with high-quality resources, and...
Virtual Event: The Power of Stories – Dec 18
National Girls Collaborative Project
Meet talented authors creating stories that matter! Join National Girls Collaborative Project (NGCP) for an interactive conversation with writers who are inspiring curiosity, building confidence, and...
Campus Compact receives grant to expand Campus Action Planning
Campus Compact
Campus Compact has announced that it has secured $600,000 from the Henry Luce Foundation to provide infrastructure and programming support for our Campus Action Planning for Civic and Community...
Democratic Engagement
Practicing Democracy: A Toolkit for Educating Civic Professionals
Campus Compact
Practicing Democracy: A Toolkit for Educating Civic Professionals, published by the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) and Campus Compact, offers practical approaches and...
Common Cause: Strengthening Our Democracy From Campus Compact
Campus Compact
Campus Compact brings you stories and resources that explore the many different ways colleges and universities contribute to building a stronger and more robust democracy for us all. We know that...
Faculty Updates
Campus Compact receives grant to expand Campus Action Planning
Campus Compact
Campus Compact has announced that it has secured $600,000 from the Henry Luce Foundation to provide infrastructure and programming support for our Campus Action Planning for Civic and Community...
Common Cause: Strengthening Our Democracy From Campus Compact
Campus Compact
Campus Compact brings you stories and resources that explore the many different ways colleges and universities contribute to building a stronger and more robust democracy for us all. We know that...
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