6ABC’s Inside Story Interviews PEF President Farah Jimenez
For Philadelphia’s students, what will the future of education look like? On Sunday, May 10, Farah Jimenez, PEF’s President shared…
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Virtual Ed Compact on Distance Learning a Big Hit
On April 28th, our Education First Compact Series presented “Distance Learning During COVID-19” as a virtual meeting, and it was…
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Gates Foundation Invests in PEF’s Education Consulting Practice
Black, Latino, and low-income students attend and complete college at far lower rates than their peers. For more than a…
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Reimagining Summer Internships During COVID
Summer jobs are about more than the paycheck. For the students we serve at the Philadelphia Education Fund, a summer…
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Philadelphia Business Journal Recognizes PEF’s Long-Time Partnership with CHUBB
We’re proud to be included in the Philadelphia Business Journal’s special section, “Faces of Philanthropy,” published April 16. Over the…
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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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Philadelphia STEM Ecosystem Members Active Locally and Statewide
Throughout this time of physical distancing, the Philadelphia STEM Ecosystem continues to be engaged on several fronts with projects key…
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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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