One of the Spring Valley High School students arrested last year is raising awareness about girls in the school-to-prison pipeline. Niya Kenny has graduated and now interns for a social justice nonprofit.
Bethel Academy opens its doors to serve the children of Ardmore and Lower Merion for the 2016-2017 school year. Bethel Academy is a volunteer, outreach tutoring program which serves the minority community of Lower Merion and Ardmore. The program offers a FREE after school tutoring and homework help for students in kindergarten through 8th grade, also serving ESL students […]
President Obama advocates for My Brother's Keeper initiative. He affirms that the program, which helps young men of color, also benefits the U.S. economy.
President Obama announces a record high school graduation rate increase. The administration points to several of its programs that have enabled the improvement.
Our youth needs your help…Coded by Kids is turning community spaces into technology education centers for Philadelphia’s youth. They are working to ensure that regardless of who you are, where you come from, and what resources you have, all Philadelphia youth have access to the technology-driven education, resources, and support necessary to succeed in the innovation economy. Coded by […]
The U.S. Department of Education is spending $28 million to help low-income students pay for Advanced Placement exams. Many of these students take college level courses but can't afford to pay for the exams.
A Detroit principal gets a 15-month prison sentence. Nearly a dozen Detroit principals pleaded guilty to receiving kickbacks from a school vendor.
Following Sunday night's VMAs, Diddy stopped by Capital Prep, his new charter school, to deliver a few words of encouragement to students.
Bill Clinton put a spotlight on a little-known early childhood program. HIPPY helps parents, especially those with limited education, prepare their young child for school.
A 10-year-old student mows lawns to help his mom pay for school supplies. He inspired others to help kids in need get ready for school.
NY agrees to $2.7 million settlement for autistic student's death. This comes as new federal legislation seeks to safeguard special needs students.
A homeless Georgia teen biked six miles to return to college. Strangers donated thousands of dollars to help him.
