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Media Contact: Brent Thompson, Director of Communications 215-988-1830
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2007 Annual Report
We are pleased to present the Foundation's 2007 Annual Report, featuring original artwork by local artist Laura Hutton and feature articles by Philadelphia-area journalists.
A New Day on the Delaware 06/26/2008
On June 26, Penn Praxis released its Action Plan for the Central Delaware 2008-2018, a series of recommendations designed to transform one of Philadelphia’s greatest assets.
Blueprints for Stormwater Success 06/27/2008
A new interactive web tool, StormwaterPA.org, will help Pennsylvania’s municipal officials, planners, engineers, and builders avoid the flooding, erosion, pollution, and economic loss associated with stormwater.
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A Civic Vision for the Peoples' Waterfront
Philadelphia’s citizens have spoken. After a year of intense civic engagement, Penn Praxis has unveiled a new vision for the peoples’ waterfront.
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Forging a New Commitment to the Arts for Philadelphia's Young People
03/06/2008
For too long, Philadelphia has lacked a comprehensive commitment to providing its young people with access to high quality cultural experiences and education. That is about to change.
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What are the Effects of Charter Schools on Student Achievement in Philadelphia?
03/21/2008
National researchers say that student achievement at Philadelphia's charter schools is almost indistinguishable from its traditional public schools.
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Providing a Quality Education to Every Child
With the release of an independent costing-out study, Pennsylvanians now know the extent to which their childrens' schools are under funded.
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Reinventing Older Communities: How Does Place Matter?
The Foundation is pleased to support the third biennial Reinventing Older Communities conference, to be hosted by the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, March 26 to 28, 2008.
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Foundation Publications
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Annotated Bibliography on Research Related to Arts for Children & Youth
The Foundation has initiated a community-wide effort to reinvigorate arts education for Philadelphia’s children and youth. The following is a digest of research demonstrating the positive effects of arts education on young people. It is a snapshot of key studies that have influenced the Foundation’s point of view and approach.
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2006 Annual Report
We are pleased to present the Foundation's 2006 Annual Report, featuring original artwork by local artist Laura Hutton and articles by three Philadelphia-area journalists.
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Area Cultural Groups Adjust to Changing Audience Patterns
As Greater Philadelphia's audiences evolve and change, the region's arts and cultural organizations face the challenge of adapting the ways in which they relate to their audiences and consumers. In a new monograph, the Foundation explores several exciting and innovative approaches that show great promise for arts groups.
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2005 Annual Report
Our 2005 Annual Report, featuring original artwork by Philadelphia artist Eurhi Jones and articles by several Philadelphia-area journalists is now available for download.
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2004 Annual Report
Our 2004 Annual Report features original artwork by Philadelphia artist Jon Krause and focuses on the ways in which our Foundation seeks to effect policy and systems change in Greater Philadelphia.
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