The realities of racism, poverty, food insecurity, and gun violence surprised me.
I had advocated for new approaches to discipline. Then I benefitted from them.
While visiting historically Black campuses, I began to reimagine what my college experience could be.
Here’s what I want you to know about Chicago’s Wendell Phillips Academy High School.
In the past 30 years, the number of libraries at Philly School District has dropped tremendously. What does this mean for students, and what have some schools done about it?
I resented the expectation that I lead with my trauma. But trauma is not the only thing that defines me, and it’s not the only reason I deserve to go to college.
These six high school students will be writing essays about their lives and education.
Dr. William Hite is stepping down as Philadelphia School District superintendent. What has he done during his ten year tenure, and what are the next steps of the school district?
As a new generation is beginning to enter the workforce, an age old question is being asked once again. Pick a job for passion, or pick one for practicality?
Here's what three students have been up to!
During a normal school week, 60,000 SEPTA transpasses are distributed to students so they can get to and from school using any public bus, trolley, or subway for free while neighboring school Districts hire yellow-bus companies to transport their students. Do you feel safe using SEPTA to get to school? Here are what your peers are saying.
According to an internal memo obtained by WHYY, “The School District of Philadelphia plans to administer state standardized tests this spring to students who attend school in-person — rather than waiting until next fall to give the tests.” We asked, “Should Philadelphia students be mandated to take standardized tests?” Here are four students’ responses.
Remember school? Real school? Yeah, us too. Here are a few fellow students reminiscing on their favorite things to do after school pre-covid.
