Teach For America Greater Philly

People for People Charter School is the recent recipient of a Kaboom grant, which will enable the creation of 5 outdoor playful learning structures to promote literacy within the community! These 5 play structures represent what is known as The Play District, which aims to promote learning beyond the classroom, while allowing for kids and families to play along the way, to and from their destination. Join The Play District Philly for their first community workshop! It i...s being held on zoom on January 6th at 7:00 pm. Meeting ID: 428 508 6212 Passcode: 9Zr1Yh We hope you can join and help spread the word!

Apply for @CauseEffective Program The Focus on Fundraising: Building Power for Nonprofit Executives of Color, a program designed for Executive Directors who want to build fundraising skills. Program runs Feb through May 2021. Deadline to apply is Jan 5th. http://ow.ly/bMsa50COdnP

Join Teach Plus PA on Tuesday, 1/12, from 6-7pm for an exclusive "Teacher Talk" with the top education official in Pennsylvania, new Acting Secretary of Education Noe Ortega. During this event, Secretary Ortega will share his 2021 education priorities, and teachers will have the opportunity to ask questions and share suggestions around policy issues affecting their students. Learn more and register here http://ow.ly/Qz6e50CPkkx

Last year’s graduating seniors are doing more than taking 2020 in stride. They are converting disappointments, surprises, and tragedies into life lessons for the rest of us. Take a look at how some recent graduates are persevering through the pandemic. http://ow.ly/PMhx50CN7uE

Do you know 15-17 years olds who want a structured opportunity to pursue their passions and talents? They might find the support they need through Risea new global talent program looking for 15-17 year olds around the world and offering a lifetime of benefits as they use their talents to serve others. Rise is building a global community, connecting every single person who applies with access to learning resources, funding opportunities, and a network of peers. Each year, 100 Rise Global Winners will receive a lifetime of individualized supportfrom scholarships to mentorship to seed funding to scale up their impactas they work to serve others. Nominate your students today! https://bit.ly/TFAxRise