Author: Allison Kelsey

PEF Welcomes Bryan DeFoney as Director, TRIO – College Access Program

By Allison Kelsey Posted: July 14, 2021

Bryan joined the PEF staff in July, and as the Director of TRIO, Bryan is responsible managing this key US…

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Free Career Exploration Workshops for Philly High School Grads

By Allison Kelsey Posted: July 9, 2021

Do you know a recent high school graduate in the School District of Philadelphia who’s still exploring career options? Point…

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Experience Students’ Winning Spoken Word and Video Works at Wawa Welcome America

By Allison Kelsey Posted: June 24, 2021

The winners of the PhillyGoes2College “I Am Philadelphia” contest are taking the stage at this year’s Wawa Welcome America Festival…

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PEF Awarded More Than $250K for STEM Education and Careers

By Allison Kelsey Posted: April 13, 2021

PEF is delighted to announce that, in partnership with Chester County Intermediate Unit, JEVS Human Services, Johnson Controls, and Temple…

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High School and College Educators — Register for Instructional Rounds, 3/18

By Allison Kelsey Posted: March 8, 2021

Instructional Rounds is a free and exciting professional learning opportunity for secondary and postsecondary educators who have an interest in…

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PEF Launches STEM Equity Collective with GSK

By Allison Kelsey Posted: August 12, 2020

This morning, August 12, 2020, we announced our collaboration with global healthcare company GSK to help Black, Latinx, and female…

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College Access Program Brings the Celebration to Olney Charter High Seniors

By Allison Kelsey Posted: June 19, 2020

Each May, PEF’s College Access Coordinators organize a moving medallion celebration to cap off their students’ journey of learning, hard…

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Meet Garrett Graff, Educate Philly Panelist, This Thursday, 6/18

By Allison Kelsey Posted: June 16, 2020

Joining our Educate Philly – The Media and Education panel of Ed Rendell and Tamala Edwards is a leading voice…

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More than 100 Ninth Graders Encouraged to Make Courageous Choices

By Allison Kelsey Posted: December 4, 2019

Freshmen interested in the College Access Program are invited to attend PEF’s Ninth Grade Experience – an early exposure program…

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