PEF’s College Access Team Adds Instagram to Virtual Toolkit
One of the biggest challenges our College Access team has had during this period is connecting with students who’d normally…
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Chromebooks Keep Philadelphia Scholars on Track
Imagine trying to keep up with your college studies without the necessary technology. That is a harsh reality for many…
Read full article >PEF’s Jared Epler Leads Statewide Dialogue on Counselor Self-Care
Counselors across the Commonwealth are working hard to ensure students do not lose any ground in the pursuit of their…
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PEF Partners to Produce Comprehensive COVID Resource Guide
The Philadelphia Education Fund joined with our partners at Philadelphia Futures and Summer Search Philadelphia to produce the COVID-19 Resource…
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Congratulations to Christina Holiday, PEF College Access Coordinator
A BIG congratulations goes to Christina Holiday for receiving a scholarship to attend the College Board Prepárate Conference in Las…
Read full article >PEF Welcomes Jared Epler, Director of TRIO College Access Program
As a first-generation college student himself, Jared brings a personal commitment to the work of PEF’s College Access Program, along…
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More than 100 Ninth Graders Encouraged to Make Courageous Choices
Freshmen interested in the College Access Program are invited to attend PEF’s Ninth Grade Experience – an early exposure program…
Read full article >Developing the Next Generation of Education Leaders: PEF Partners with Penn’s Graduate School of Education (GSE)
Penn’s Graduate School of Education (GSE) program includes a two-semester seminar and internship entitled “The Informal Learning Experience.” This special…
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Allison Kelsey takes the helm of PEF’s Philadelphia Scholars Program
When Allison Kelsey started her volunteer career with the Philadelphia Education Fund, more than four years ago, she never expected…
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75 High School Students Gained Real-World Work Experience This Summer Through PEF’s WorkReady Program — Spotlight on a Student Participant
For Daniel, his high school summer internship program was a transformational experience. PEF staff visited Daniel’s high school and encouraged…
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