December
Ronald and Friends Unveil New Playground
On October 6, EducationWorks held a ribbon cutting ceremony to officially open the new Early Learning Center playground, and Ronald McDonald joined in on the fun! Read more- Shutterbugs Develop at Steel Elementary - EW students at Steel Elementary tell their everyday stories through photographs during a photography workshop with well-known photographer Julia Blaukopf.
- Meet EW's Board - Lisa Dickson, the newly elected Board Chair, shares her goals of serving Philadelphia and the EW Board.
- An AmeriCorps Member on a Career Path - A glimpse into Jazette Moye's experience as an EW AmeriCorps member, and how working with children has helped her realize her future career.
- HiStep Students Focus on Fashion - Students at Germantown High School organize a fashion shoot to raise funds.
September
How EW Spent Its Summer By Going Green
EducationWorks students spent their summers learning about the environment, educating residents about recycling, and going on fun and exciting trips. [Philadelphia story] [Trenton story]- Board and Friends "Champion" Learning at Friendraiser - EducationWorks supporters gather over 100 scholarships for students to attend EW summer camps.
- Meet EW's Board - Stephan Roker, Chair of the Marketing and Development committee, tells us about himself and being part of EW.
- Volunteer Seeks to Make a Difference for EW Students - EW volunteer Noreen Mohsin gives a glimpse at what our volunteers do for our students and also reflects on her experience with EW.
- What's New at EW? - Great and exciting news to share!
June
Turning the Table: Teens as Teachers
Two high school students lead a training session for EducationWorks staff on how to encourage student leadership based on their personal experiences as members of the EW HiSTEP program. Read more...- Live Theater: Arden for All - "We want to get kids involved in live theater to promote literacy and education." (Nanci Cope, Arden Theater)
- EW's Bartram Student Success Center Wins Award - Philadelphia Youth Network recognizes the center's Leadership Academy for its college and career services to Bartram students.
- Tutoring Program Changes Attitudes - "Reluctant readers" acquire confidence and new skills as they are tutored in advance of state tests.
- Steppers Win National Award - A national champion stepper inspires students while learning a new routine.
- EW Celebrates Global Youth Service Week - Hundreds of EW students and members come together to provide service to the Delaware Valley area throughout GYSW.
- Global Youth Service Day Observed by EW in Trenton - Children raise funds for Haitian children; others make an electronic soundtrack as background music to a poem about peace.
- Take a 2-Hour Tour of EW Programs - Guests get a glimpse at the array of services and programs EW provides throughout Philadelphia.
- Books Are Buried Treasure - Pirates enter the room and students follow a treasure map to a fun afternoon of reading.
April
Aisha Abdullah - An EW Success Story
A teenager's transformation is traced from being a truant 9th grader to positions of leadership and increased confidence on her journey to college graduation. Read more...- Students Speak At National Beacon Conference - Students share how they gained life goals and direction from an EducationWorks program.
- Students Learn That When Giving, They Also Receive - Students raise over $700 to give to a homeless shelter and talk to a formerly homeless man when delivering their donation.
- Trenton High School Seniors Join Internship - This VISTA-initiated program trains high school seniors to help in after school programs for younger children.
- Four-time Olympian Stresses Fitness to Trenton Students - Joetta Clark Diggs uses her track experience to motivate children to set high personal goals and live healthy lifestyles.
- College Students Volunteer in Trenton Schools - The Alma College students spend a week in a Trenton urban school and reflect on the experience.
- Trenton Students Celebrate Black History Month - Shirley Chisholm's story, singing, dancing, and a speaker who tells about his mother's marching with Dr. King highlight a week of education and action.
February
Budding Artists Kick Off Music Career
Two high school students perform their own songs and kick off what appears to be a budding media career. Read more...- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Observed - EducationWorks joined with 70,000 Philadelphia area volunteers to develop community service projects.
- EW Alum Kenyatta Johnson Promotes Peace - A former "bad boy" tells students how he turned his life around and started his "Peace Not Guns" program.
- Children March and Demonstrate - The culmination of the "Building Peaceful Communities" curriculum motivates students to take to the streets in support of non-violence, peace-marching, and recycling.
- Students Present Health and Fitness Fair - Healthy good, nutrition education, and physical fitness are featured by a student-led fitness fair.
