The week of
October 20, 2026
Other Local Events and Workshops
University-Assisted Community Schools (UACS): Democratic Partnerships That Improve Neighborhoods, Schools and Universities – Oct 26-27
The Netter Center
Join us in Philadelphia for “University-Assisted Community Schools (UACS): Democratic Partnerships That Improve Neighborhoods, Schools and Universities,” a free, in-person conference hosted at...
New Resources
Supporting youth enrichment and well-being in West Philadelphia schools
Penn Today
Graduate student Madison McTier helps young students in local public schools improve social skills, emotional regulation, and self-advocacy through her role on the Netter Center for Community...
Realizing Penn’s Civic Mission in Practice: Perspectives from Netter Center Alumni
Netter Center for Community Partnerships
Watch the video highlights from “Realizing Penn’s Civic Mission in Practice: Perspectives from Netter Center Alumni,” Netter’s alumni panel on May 16, 2026. Speakers: Ira Harkavy,...
New Article: Community Schools History
Principal Leadership
What makes a school a community school? In this brief article for Principal Leadership, Ira Harkavy, Cory Bowman, Richard M. Gordon IV (former principal of Robeson High School and current assistant...
National Conferences & Calls for Proposal
Virginia ’26 Institute on Teaching Social Action – Nov 5-6
Bonner Foundation
We would like to invite you to apply to the registration-free Virginia ’26 Institute on Teaching Social Action on November 5-6, 2026, hosted by the Christopher Newport University in Newport...
Job Opportunities/AmeriCorps Opportunities
Bilingual Youth Navigator (Full-Time), Esperanza
PA Career Link North Philadelphia Center
Esperanza has an immediate opening for a full-time Bilingual Youth Navigator. Esperanza is a faith-based non-profit organization committed to raising awareness and identifying resources that...
Miscellaneous
Webinar: Using AI to Listen, Learn, and Act on Community Feedback – Nov 17
Stanford Social Innovation Review
Join this interactive 90-minute program from Stanford Social Innovation Review (SSIR) and Feedback Labs to explore how AI can help nonprofits and foundations listen to more people, synthesize...
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