elevate_215 There is still time for Philadelphia educators of color to become a Teach Plus PA Philadelphia Affinity Group Network Facilitator and help support and retain other educators of color. Learn more about this opportunity and how to apply: elevate215.org/news/teach-plu… #PHLed

If we are going to make teaching more attractive for new teachers & teachers of color, we need to amplify the voices of the target audience: teachers! Check out the WURD Radio interview with Elevate 215's Scott Gaiber about the recent teacher survey: soundcloud.com/onwurd/the-sou… #PHLed

We have an exciting new $500K partnership with @Comcast NBCUniversal aimed at accelerate academic outcomes for Black & Hispanic/Latinx students & to build a diverse teacher workforce through the #PhiladelphiaTalentCoaliton. Learn more: bit.ly/Comcast500KAwa… #PHLed

6 months into the 2-year, Beating the Odds grants we provided 5 district & charter schools earlier this year & the progress of these schools is inspiring! Watch Pan American Academy Charter School explain how our support has impacted their school: youtu.be/agIvzcS8ke4 #PHLed

I’m proud to announce @Comcast NBCUniversal has awarded $500,000 to Elevate 215 to help #Philadelphia schools provide Black, Hispanic/Latinx, and low-income students access to advanced math courses and improve their learning outcomes. More: bit.ly/3RCB41c #ProjectUP

Today, the children of Philadelphia gained a powerful champion. Mayor Parker, we stand with you and will work to dream big for our kids by focusing on building a quality education system for decades to come. Read our full statement here: elevate215.org/news/statement… #PHLed

📣 Attention Philadelphia Families! Today is the deadline to apply to 76 public charter school campuses on Apply Philly Charter for next school year. Go to applyphillycharter.org today to apply for September 2024 to be included in a school’s lottery. #PHLed

In its 1st full year as the Philadelphia Citywide Talent Coalition, there has been tremendous progress toward moving the talent pipeline development forward. Here are just a few of the ways they accomplished it: bit.ly/47Sp3uK #PHLed #CitywideTalentCoalition

7-9pm Tonight | Online Screening of "The Right to Read" Followed by Discussion with Anthony Hardy Williams, Jason Ortitay, Philadelphia Schools teacher & Teach Plus PA Policy Fellow Kristyn Kahalehoe & Dr. Megan Gierka from AIM Institute. Register here: lnkd.in/e7kARpsb #PHLed

Guest commentary: Education in Philly has been underfunded for decades. But, this could change very soon! ✏️Stacy Holland✏️ ow.ly/j9a750QvS6P #PhillyEducation #EducationReform #InvestInEducation

Philadelphia’s Future Starts With Quality Schools! In The Philadelphia Citizen we outlined next steps--based on data and research--on how we can come together to co-create a comprehensive, long-term plan to uplift our education system. bit.ly/Blueprint4Qual… #elevate215 #PHLed

We had a chance to visit Alliance for Progress Charter School & see the impact of our grant to help them build a data-driven system of support and student interventions, and capture it on video! Check it out: youtu.be/bl3nQGhtH6E #PHLed

A The Philadelphia Inquirer story (bit.ly/3uwVX6A) on a teacher mobility report commissioned by the Citywide Talent Coalition, funded by Elevate 215, includes data the Coalition is using to support the retention of newer teachers & attract future teachers. #PHLed

We want to tell you about a school practice we ❤️: student-led parent conferences! We learned Young Scholars Charter School does this so we went to see it in action. Here's our story about the impact it is having on their students & families: bit.ly/3we56Br #PHLed

We're excited to announce we've been awarded a $250K grant from The Pew Trusts to support Philadelphia Schools's Para Pathway Program (PPP) and help approximately 80 paraprofessionals become certified teachers. Learn more: elevate215.org/news/the-pew-c… #PHLed

This morning, I was joined by City leaders and education stakeholders to stand united together for our students and urge the PA General Assembly to pass a budget this year that fully funds our public schools. We need to ensure that our students have the future they deserve.

Four Philadelphia high schools have received planning grants totaling $160,000 from Elevate 215 to enhance postsecondary success strategies. Each school will gather insights to better support student achievement with potential for future funding. phillytrib.com/news/local_new…

We are at the PA Convention Center Center for the K-12 Philly School Fair sponsored by Elevate 215! Stop by today from 3 PM to 6 PM or tomorrow from 10 AM to 2 PM to discover how attending a school with PAI programming can transform your future. phillyhighschoolfair.com

Elevate 215 and @GreatPhillySchools kicked off the 2024 K-12 Philly School Fair at PA Convention Center, showcasing options for all grades! If you missed it today, stop by tomorrow to learn about enrollment opportunities at these fantastic schools! #PHLED

Released this week: The Philadelphia Citywide Talent Coalition, led by Elevate 215, released a new report sharing strategies for increasing teacher retention. Read about it in the The Philadelphia Inquirer: inquirer.com/education/phil…