We invite our Philadelphia Scholars (current and alumni), supporters, and friends for an evening of spirited conversation and delicious food as we raise a celebratory glass in recognition of the 20th Anniversary of the Philadelphia Scholars Program.
For more information, contact Karen Stokes, 215-665-1400 x3329 or kstokes@philaedfund.org.
The Education First Compact meetings are aimed at helping stakeholders use their social, intellectual and political capital to leverage school improvement.
To request an invitation to an upcoming Education First Compact meeting, please contact Brian Armstead, 215-665-1400, ext. 3332 or barmstead@philaedfund.org.
The Education First Compact meetings are aimed at helping stakeholders use their social, intellectual and political capital to leverage school improvement.
To request an invitation to an upcoming Education First Compact meeting, please contact Brian Armstead, 215-665-1400, ext. 3332 or barmstead@philaedfund.org.
The Philadelphia Math + Science Coalition and the Institute for a Competitive Workforce, an affiliate of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, invite individuals to a presentation by Andreas Schleicher, Director of the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA), the international assessment of 15-year-olds in mathematical literacy, scientific literacy, problem solving and reading.
Schleicher is the division head for indicators and analysis in the Directorate for Education at the OECD (Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development), headquartered in Paris. Mr. Schleicher’s responsibilities include directing PISA, which provides a comparison of student assessment throughout the world and is often cited in reports about American students' decline in international rankings.
Schleicher’s work focuses on global trends in education, comparing the U.S. with its international economic competitors. What are the best performing countries doing to improve their education systems, especially in math and science? What will the economic implications be if the U.S. fails to improve?
If you are concerned about our students acquiring the knowledge and skills needed to fuel our economy, then you won’t want to miss this presentation!
Drink a toast to all of our Score 4 Scholarships Basketball Tournament sponsors and trophy winners, and also celebrate the 20-year anniversary of the Philadelphia Scholars Program. Acclaimed chef and restaurateur Marc Vetri is once again hosting this reception, guaranteed to satisfy your palate and bring a tear of joy (or two) as you hear the amazing stories of some the scholars who have benefited from the Philadelphia Scholars Program since 1990.
Minimum contribution: $100/person. Please RSVP to Karen Stokes, 215-665-1400, ext. 3329, or kstokes@philaedfund.org.
Play 5-on-5 basketball on the floor of the historic Palestra and raise college scholarship funds for the Philadelphia Scholars Program. What an amazing way to spend a Sunday afternoon!
Teams, players, sponsors and volunteers are needed. Want to get involved? Contact Karen Stokes at 215-665-1400, ext. 3329, or kstokes@philaedfund.org.
Join other regional college access professionals for the 2010 National College Access Network (NCAN) Regional Meeting in Philadelphia. During the meeting, attendees will have an opportunity to network, learn about NCAN updates, and discuss current topics related to college access. The cost is free for NCAN members and $50 for non-NCAN members.
This meeting is co-hosted by the Philadelphia Education Fund's College Access Program and Graduate! Philadelphia.
Representatives from the College Access Program will participate in Show Me the Money: The Roadmap to Financial Aid for College, sponsored by the Office of State Senator Vincent Hughes, in partnership with the Educational Advancement Alliance, the Mayor's Office of Education, and the School District of Philadelphia - Office of College and Career Awareness.
Candace Powell-Kinard, College Access Associate Director and Managing Coordinator, will be presenting about scholarships and providing financial aid guidance to students and their families.
Parents are strongly encouraged to attend; there will be free income tax preparation for financial aid!
For more information about this event, contact Tamica Tanksley, Office of State Senator Vincent Hughes, at 215-879-7777.
The Education First Compact will hold a special compact meeting on March 24th featuring Dr. Bill Ouchi. Dr. Ouchi is a professor at UCLA and has written extensively on the subject of Weighted Student Funding and its implementation across the country.
To request an invitation to this meeting, please contact Brian Armstead, 215-665-1400, ext. 3332 or barmstead@philaedfund.org.
The Education First Compact meetings are aimed at helping stakeholders use their social, intellectual and political capital to leverage school improvement.
To request an invitation to an upcoming Education First Compact meeting, please contact Brian Armstead, 215-665-1400, ext. 3332 or barmstead@philaedfund.org.
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