The week of
February 10, 2026
Other Local Events and Workshops
Free Black History Month Tours – Feb 14, 21, 27 & Mar 7
Visit Philadelphia
For Black History Month this year, Visit Philadelphia has partnered with two Philly tour companies to offer four free, professionally guided walking tours throughout the city’s historic Seventh...
Hybrid Event: A Century of Black History Commemoration – Feb 22
Historical Society of Pennsylvania
In 2026, the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) celebrates 100 years of Negro History Week and 50 years of Black History Month. Join the Philadelphia Heritage and...
Culture Roots: Black History and Soul Food from the Garden to the Plate – Feb 21
Martha's Community Farm
Celebrate Black History Month with an immersive journey into the rich traditions, flavors, and stories that have shaped Black food culture in America. Join us for an inspiring lecture on the origins...
Workshops for Spanish-speaking parents and caregivers of children ages 0–8: Strengthening early literacy
Literacy Partners
Philadelphia is the City of Love, and Literacy Partners, through La Fuerza de Familias Latinas, is celebrating the love of reading with Spanish-speaking families across Philadelphia. We are offering...
Deadline Extended: Remake Learning Days: Philadelphia Region Info Sessions – Feb 10 & 11
Philadelphia Education Fund
***The deadline to add an event and to request a mini-grant has been extended to March 1, 2026.*** We invite all of our friends and collaborators to consider hosting an event as part of Remake...
FAFSA Pop Up Event – Feb 11
School District of Philadelphia
The School District of Philadelphia is hosting several FAFSA completion pop–up events to support students and their families in completing financial aid applications....
Black History Month at the National Constitution Center
National Constitution Center
This February, honor Black History Month by exploring the central role Black Americans have played in shaping constitutional history—from the Revolution to Reconstruction and beyond. Commemorate by...
School District of Philadelphia Parent & Family Virtual Workshops – Feb 11 & 18
School District of Philadelphia
These valuable in-person sessions are designed to build your family’s capacity to support your student(s). Wednesday, February 11, 5:00-6:00 PM – Protecting Students: Data Privacy & Online...
Call for Participation: Immigration Resources Day – Feb 24
Community College of Philadelphia
Immigration Resources Day at Community College of Philadelphia’s Northeast Regional Center (NERC) at 12901 Townsend Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19154 (Free parking), will be held on Tuesday, February...
Virtual Series: Core Trauma-Informed Leadership – Mar 27 & May 1
Bryn Mawr College Graduate School of Social Work and Social Research
This series goes beyond traditional leadership tactics, embedding the principles of trauma-informed care into everyday management practices. Leadership in times of uncertainty demands more than...
New Resources
Explore Black History in Philadelphia
Visit Philadelphia
Philadelphia history is Black history. The region serves as a home base for the founding church of the African Methodist Episcopal denomination (Mother Bethel Church), the country’s first major...
Education Dept. Tells Universities Not to Use Student Voting Data
Inside Higher Ed
The Education Department has issued a warning to colleges and universities not to use data from the National Study of Learning, Voting and Engagement this year, citing concerns over potential...
PHILLY 250: The (In)Visible Architects of Freedom
School District of Philadelphia
The (In)Visible Architects of Freedom initiative is a commitment to inclusive storytelling, designed to commemorate Philadelphia’s pivotal role in the nation’s founding while decisively...
PA Student Aid Guide 2026-2027
Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA)
The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) was created by the Pennsylvania General Assembly in 1963 to provide affordable access to higher education for PA students and families....
Subject to Climate
Subject to Climate
Explore our free, easy-to-use hub that connects educators of all grade levels and subject areas to the resources they need to teach about climate change. We are on a mission to make climate change...
TikTok And Democracy: The Importance Of Fact-Checking Information
Forbes
Students often receive a lot of their information and news from social media platforms like TikTok, so how can young voters protect themselves against misinformation? Haylee Seiwell, student at...
Early Voting Helps Students Break Down Barriers To Our Democracy
Forbes
Election Day can be daunting and overwhelming for young voters. Bryce Bennett, Executive Director of Vote Early Day, breaks down why early voting is such a powerful tool to making voting accessible...
Partnerships Classifieds
Volunteers Needed: Power Up Philly – Community Tech Expo – Mar 28
City of Philadelphia Office of Innovation & Technology
The Office of Mayor Parker and the Office of Innovation and Technology is excited to host the Power Up Philly – Community Tech Expo on Saturday, March 28, 2026 on Temple University’s...
Looking for Judges: George Washington Carver Science Fair – Mar 5 or Apr 15
Temple University
The George Washington Carver Science Fair, held at Temple University, offers a fantastic opportunity for community members to engage with the future innovators of STEM – we are looking for...
National Conferences & Calls for Proposal
South Carolina ’26 Institute on Teaching Social Action – Apr 18-19
Teaching Social Action
We would like to invite you to apply to the South Carolina ’26 Institute on Teaching Social Action on April 18-19, 2026, hosted by the College of Charleston. Today, many college courses teach...
TIDES Virtual Institute: Transforming Institutional Drivers for Excellence in STEM – May 19-22
American Association of Colleges and Universities
Across the nation, STEM faculty and administrators are confronting a rapidly shifting higher education landscape. Federal funding cuts have disrupted important ongoing research; strained fiscal,...
Grant Opportunities
2026 Community Finance Initiative – Feb 18
Citi Foundation opens $35 million Community Finance Initiative The Citi Foundation has announced its commitment of $35 million to the 2026 Community Finance Initiative in support of programming that...
2026 Impact Grant to Empower At-Risk Communities Nationwide – Feb 20
ViaPath Foundation
ViaPath Foundation Announces 2026 Impact Grant to Empower At-Risk Communities Nationwide The ViaPath Foundation has announced the launch of its 2026 Impact Grant and is accepting applications from...
The National Grassroots Organizing Program, Ben & Jerry’s Foundation – Apply by Feb 25
Ben & Jerry's Foundation
We believe those most impacted by inequity and injustice are in the best position to develop solutions. Our intent is to achieve a better future for all by providing support to community-based,...
Request for Proposals: Understanding Postsecondary Students’ Perspectives on Basic Needs Insecurity – Apply by Mar 6
Ithaka S+R
Our new multi-year research initiative funded by ECMC Foundation, Understanding Postsecondary Students’ Perspectives on Basic Needs Insecurity, seeks to better understand how undergraduate students...
NSF STEM K-12 Grant
National Science Foundation
This grant supports research and development to advance STEM teaching and learning in K-12 formal and informal settings, leveraging AI and emerging technologies to build knowledge, create tools and...
Job Opportunities/AmeriCorps Opportunities
Manager, Ellis Trust (Program Manager), Heights Philadelphia
Heights Philadelphia
The Manager of the Charles Ellis Trust for Girls contributes to a unique and deeply meaningful grantmaking program that helps Philadelphia high school girls access the resources they need to succeed...
Health Care Career Pathways Teacher – 2026/2027 School Year
Mastery Schools
The Health Institute at Hardy is an innovative and dynamic program that launched in August 2025, offering career-connected pathways for students interested in high-demand healthcare fields and is...
Pennsylvania Outdoor Corps – 2026 Philadelphia Youth Crew
PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Spend your summer outdoors making a difference! The Youth Summer Program is a chance for high-school-aged students between15 and 18 to work, learn, and explore in state parks and forests across...
Miscellaneous
Virtual Community Conversation: AI and the future of learning, work and democracy – Feb 11
Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities
If you are curious, cautious, or excited about how AI is reshaping learning environments, community partnerships, workforce pathways, and civic life, please join us for an informal discussion on AI,...
CSATS Summer Research Experience for STEM Teachers Program – Mar 27
Penn State College of Education
The Research Experiences for Teachers (RET) Program is a seven-week summer program for middle and high school STEM teachers. RETs conduct research with a host laboratory for the first six weeks of...
Community Scholarship Program, Urban League – Apply by Feb 20
Urban League of Greater Philadelphia
Your next chapter deserves support and we’re ready to invest in you! The Urban League of Greater Philadelphia Community Scholarship Program is now accepting applications from graduating high school...
Climate and Equity Teacher Fellowship – Apply by Mar 16
TERC
TERC, in partnership with the MacArthur Foundation, will welcome 18 Climate and Equity Fellows—high school educators addressing issues of climate and equity in their classrooms—to participate in...
Consult for Impact Internship – Apply by Mar 1
Consult for Impact
Consult for Impact is a remote, problem-solving and social impact program for high-school students across all interests—medicine, business, policy, engineering, humanities, design, and more—who...
IoT4Ag Summer 2026 Opportunity for Teachers
IoT4Ag
Are you a Philadelphia-area teacher ready to bring real-world STEM research & technologies to your students? The 2026 Research Experience for Teachers (RET) program serves in-service educators...
Defining Democracy: A ‘1619’ PD Virtual Series – Feb 16
Pulitzer Center
The Pulitzer Center champions the power of stories to make complex issues relevant and inspire action. As the original education partner for The 1619 Project, which began as a New York Times...
Webinar for Students: How AI Is Reshaping Our World – Mar 4
Pulitzer Center
What can artificial intelligence technology mean for the future of education, our communities, and our lives? We are excited to partner with The New York Times Learning Network for a special live...
Applications Open for Minds Matter Philadelphia
Minds Matter Philadelphia
Minds Matter Philadelphia is a local non-profit organization that supports motivated high school students that attend nearly 20 different Philadelphia High Schools as they prepare for college during...
Democratic Engagement
Virtual Community Conversation: AI and the future of learning, work and democracy – Feb 11
Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities
If you are curious, cautious, or excited about how AI is reshaping learning environments, community partnerships, workforce pathways, and civic life, please join us for an informal discussion on AI,...
Education Dept. Tells Universities Not to Use Student Voting Data
Inside Higher Ed
The Education Department has issued a warning to colleges and universities not to use data from the National Study of Learning, Voting and Engagement this year, citing concerns over potential...
TikTok And Democracy: The Importance Of Fact-Checking Information
Forbes
Students often receive a lot of their information and news from social media platforms like TikTok, so how can young voters protect themselves against misinformation? Haylee Seiwell, student at...
Early Voting Helps Students Break Down Barriers To Our Democracy
Forbes
Election Day can be daunting and overwhelming for young voters. Bryce Bennett, Executive Director of Vote Early Day, breaks down why early voting is such a powerful tool to making voting accessible...
College Success Network
FAFSA Pop Up Event – Feb 11
School District of Philadelphia
The School District of Philadelphia is hosting several FAFSA completion pop–up events to support students and their families in completing financial aid applications....
PA Student Aid Guide 2026-2027
Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA)
The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) was created by the Pennsylvania General Assembly in 1963 to provide affordable access to higher education for PA students and families....
Faculty Updates
Virtual Community Conversation: AI and the future of learning, work and democracy – Feb 11
Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities
If you are curious, cautious, or excited about how AI is reshaping learning environments, community partnerships, workforce pathways, and civic life, please join us for an informal discussion on AI,...
South Carolina ’26 Institute on Teaching Social Action – Apr 18-19
Teaching Social Action
We would like to invite you to apply to the South Carolina ’26 Institute on Teaching Social Action on April 18-19, 2026, hosted by the College of Charleston. Today, many college courses teach...
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