Education Conversation
Barriers to Bridges: Teacher Perspectives on Accelerating Learning, Leadership, and Innovation in the Pandemic
Virtual Event Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin us at the October session of PEF's Education First Compact and hear the struggles and successes articulated by more...
From Pre-K to Fifth Grade: Early Literacy as Dropout Prevention
Virtual Event Philadelphia, PA, United StatesIt’s long been understood that literacy is the gateway to learning. No doubt you’ve heard the maxim: In grades K-3, a student...
Education First Compact: Beyond Coding — Meeting the Challenges of Digital Literacy
Virtual Event Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin us for December’s Education First Compact, when we’ll examine ways in which Philadelphia is responding to educational equity and...
Education First Compact: Is It Time to Say Goodbye to the SAT?
Virtual Event Philadelphia, PA, United StatesHow do you predict a student’s success in college? For most of the 20th century, the SAT has been a...
An Introduction to the Philadelphia School Board’s “Goals and Guardrails” Initiative
Virtual Event Philadelphia, PA, United StatesAttend a typical school board meeting anywhere in the country, and the agenda will likely be largely made up of...
From Foster Care to the Graduation Stage – Supporting College Students Leaving “the System”
Virtual Event Philadelphia, PA, United StatesYouth involved in foster care experience unique challenges and barriers to educational attainment. Fewer than 2% of youth formerly in...
From Hidden Figures to Industry Leaders: Advancing Diversity in STEM Careers
Virtual Event Philadelphia, PA, United StatesIt’s been 16 years since the publication of Rising Above the Gathering Storm, a landmark report from the National Academy...
Behind the Screen: The Mental Health Impact of Remote Learning on our Students and Educators
Virtual Event Philadelphia, PA, United StatesWhat was your favorite part of school? Was it spending time with your friends? If so, you are not alone....
Spring Institute
Virtual Event Philadelphia, PA, United StatesPEF's Spring Institute is a free professional learning opportunity for secondary and postsecondary educators to convene and share knowledge about...
Philadelphia School District Budget, FY 2022 presented by Uri Monson, Chief Financial Officer
Virtual Event Philadelphia, PA, United StatesWhat does it look like to prepare for the year ahead, when the year that passed was so unpredictable? Federal...
