Great Learning
A challenging path to affordable, accessible pre-K in Philadelphia
Tuesday, January 12, 2016
When Jim Kenney took the oath of office last week as the city’s 99th mayor, he outlined a vision to help “make every Philadelphia...
Creative Communities, Great Learning
WHYY Introduces Cameras to Classrooms as Gateway for Young Storytellers
Tuesday, December 15, 2015
A $751,000 grant will help Philadelphia’s WHYY expand a media production program within its city’s school system, extending support for a pilot...
Great Learning
New Study Explores Path To Expanded Quality Early Learning Environments In Pennsylvania
Monday, November 9, 2015
The Study, Conducted by the Penn Child Research Center and the Consortium for Policy Research in Education, Examines Opportunities for Improvement in...
Watershed Protection
Philadelphia Receives $1.5M For Bike Share Expansion
Wednesday, September 16, 2015
Philadelphia has received a one-year, $1.5 million grant to expand the city’s bike sharing program, the mayor’s office announced Tuesday.
Creative Communities, Watershed Protection
$1.5 million grant from William Penn to expand Philly bike-share program
Tuesday, September 15, 2015
Philadelphia's bike-share program has received a large grant
to bring the bikes to more neighborhoods.
Great Learning
Partnership Brings Quality Early-Childhood Education to Northeast Philadelphia Neighborhood
Monday, September 14, 2015
A new early-childhood education center born out of a nonprofit partnership opened its doors in Northeast Philadelphia for this school year, bringing...