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Equity in Education Funding - January's Education First Compact Speaker Series

Equity in Education Funding – January’s Education First Compact Speaker Series

By Elizabeth Isanuk Posted: January 19, 2024

Are We There Yet? The Mechanics and Politics of Arriving at Equity in Education Funding The Pennsylvania Constitution (Article 3, Section…

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PhillyGoes2College’s “I AM PHL” Contest Launches!

PhillyGoes2College’s “I AM PHL” Contest Launches!

By Elizabeth Isanuk Posted: January 8, 2024

PhillyGoes2College’s “I AM PHL” contest invites Philadelphia high schoolers to submit original works to be featured at the Wawa Welcome…

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Cheryl L. Baxter - "Why I joined the PEF Board: my full circle moment"

Cheryl L. Baxter – “Why I joined the PEF Board: my full circle moment”

By Elizabeth Isanuk Posted: December 13, 2023

I want to share with you why I joined the Philadelphia Education Fund (PEF)’s Board of Directors. Let’s just say, my election…

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College Access and Success Ecosystem's First Official Working Meeting

College Access and Success Ecosystem’s First Official Working Meeting

By Elizabeth Isanuk Posted: December 12, 2023

The Philadelphia Education Fund is honored to serve as the backbone organization for the newly-formed College Access and Success Ecosystem…

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PhillyGoes2College Announced I Am Philly Contest Winners

PhillyGoes2College Announced I Am Philly Contest Winners

By JC Posted: June 9, 2023

PhillyGoes2College (PG2C) is PEF’s online college access solution. Through this online platform, students can gain access to critical college advising…

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Fostering College Readiness Trip to West Chester University’s Promise Program 

Fostering College Readiness Trip to West Chester University’s Promise Program 

By JC Posted: May 10, 2023

National surveys suggest that, although youth with experience in the foster care system are no less motivated than their peers,…

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CAP Students Enjoy 9th Grade Experience at Longwood Gardens

CAP Students Enjoy 9th Grade Experience at Longwood Gardens

By JC Posted: February 24, 2023

On February 23, nearly 100 students from six high schools in the Philadelphia Education Fund’s (PEF) College Access Program (CAP)…

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Middle/High Afterschool STEM Fellows Program Professional Development Opportunity

Middle/High Afterschool STEM Fellows Program Professional Development Opportunity

By JC Posted: January 4, 2023

Participation in out-of-school time (OST) programs, especially in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) has been shown to be beneficial…

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Lincoln University Awards Six CAP Students Admission and Scholarships During Campus Visit

Lincoln University Awards Six CAP Students Admission and Scholarships During Campus Visit

By JC Posted: December 14, 2022

PEF proudly announces that six Frankford High School College Access Program (CAP) students received on-site admission and scholarships to Lincoln…

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