I've been an advocate for building parent-school partnerships for many years. But throughout those years, one of the most challenging tasks has been to define this partnership. What is it that parents and teachers need to understand about working together? And why is this partnering so important to student success? 

In Invaluable Allies: Partnering with Parents for…

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One of the goals of the Office of Public Engagement is to keep you informed of the Obama Administration’s ongoing work to improve the lives of the American people, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people.

I want to share with you a …

Last year we received over 350 essays from students all over the city

of all ages. This year we want…

CHRISTINE Jackson Washington, founder of a nonprofit housing corporation and wife of the late…

Bad Drivers. Terrible Cars. Racing at its Best. 24 Hours of LeMONS is "where Halloween meets gasoline" and New Jersey Motorsports Park is the only site for this one-of-a-kind event in the greater Philadelphia metro region! As a spectator things you'll probably see: a hearse jockeying for position with a car that's covered in fur and looks like a skunk.  Things you won't see: a bunch of overpaid prima donnas who just turn left.  Stuff you should know: Tailgating,

the charcoal and burger…

Black Journalists Chapter Leader Advised to Take Buyout

The parent company of the Philadelphia Inquirer, Daily News and philly.com is laying off 19 unionized workers, the company announced on Thursday. The National Association of Black Journalists promptly protested the departures of Sarah J. Glover, president of the Philadelphia Association of Black…

One of the foremost challenges of the 21st century will be the deconstruction of the great monument of Eurocentric history which has been erected over centuries, and which cast a giant shadow over the world today. For generations to come, our students must continue the task of uncovering the historical records that will put "the west" in its place and give the "rest of us" the places we have earned. Only then will history accurately and adequately reflect the role and…

Thurs., 3/29, 7:00 at Temple University- Celebrate the music and message of GIL SCOTT-HERON “The Godfather of Hip Hop”

THE REVOLUTION WILL BE TELEVISED

Well, maybe not televised but certainly screened

Celebrate the music and message of GIL SCOTT-HERON “The Godfather of Hip Hop” Born April 1, 1949

Thurs.,…

By Kevin McCorry for Newsworks.org…

Once again, we invite people of all walks of life to participate in this dynamic construction training that prepares men and women to become entrepreneurs in the field of construction, construction managers and/or competent employees. Experience is preferred but not necessary to enroll in this unique training. If you work in the human services field in some capacity and have clients that can benefit from this training or if this opportunity could benefit you or a loved one, register…

Information and Enrollment Meeting

The d'Zert Club and The African Genesis Institute are sponsoring a free, all expense paid, trip to Africa for 1000 students nationwide between the ages of 7 and 14 and 500 adult group leaders. These travelers will participate in the Annual Teen Summit 1000.

A general information and enrollment meeting for those who live in Pennsylvania, South Jersey or Delaware will be held this Sunday, March 25th, 2pm,…