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Meet the new Executive Director of the Philadelphia Education Fund

February 3, 2012

Last fall, the Philadelphia Education Fund learned of the retirement plans of its Executive Director, Carol Fixman, and quickly embarked on a search for the best possible person to fill this critical top role. We are delighted to share that Darren A. Spielman will take the helm of the Philadelphia Education Fund as its new Executive Director on March 5, 2012.

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Philadelphia Education Fund on "In Focus with Steve Highsmith"

January 26, 2012

Chair of the Ed Fund Board of Directors Diane Melley and Director of Civic Engagement Brian Armstead joined Steve Highsmith on "In Focus," a weekly 30-minute public affairs program produced by PHL17 that discusses important topics concerning the Philadelphia region.

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New professional learning community focuses on teacher leadership

January 25, 2012

With support from the Philadelphia Education Fund and the U.S. Department of Education, local Philadelphia teacher Gamal Sherif will be facilitating a Teacher Leader Professional Learning Community series of meetings from January to June 2012. Sherif teaches history and science at Science Leadership Academy and is a Teaching Ambassador Fellow of the U.S. Department of Education.

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Ed Fund takes action for social change and joins the 100Kin10 movement

January 24, 2012

Philadelphia Education Fund's Philadelphia Teacher Residency has been chosen as a partner in the 100Kin10 movement to train 100,000 excellent science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) teachers over the coming 10 years.

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SRC Commissioners present on the SDP superintendent search

January 6, 2012

At the Education First Compact meeting on January 5, 2012, School Reform Commissioners Lorene Cary and Feather Houstoun discussed the search for the next School District of Philadelphia Superintendent.

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Kicking off the Score 4 Scholarships tournament at Chickie's & Pete's

January 3, 2012

Basketball enthusiasts and interested Score 4 Scholarships players are invited to the famous Chickie's & Pete's sports bar on Wednesday, January 19 to kick-off the tournament registration.

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Become a math or science teacher for Philadelphia

December 13, 2011

A passionate, inspirational teacher can make all the difference in teaching youth math and science. Do you know someone who has this passion for math and science? The Philadelphia Teacher Residency is recruiting NOW!

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How has education affected your life? Tell us your story.

December 8, 2011

Education affects us all in many ways. As everyday champions of public education, we want to hear from you! Please share your story with us here.

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PECO supports ArtsRising, produces PSA

November 23, 2011

PECO has adopted an entire ArtsZone community at Grover Washington, Jr. Middle School.

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EDDYs inaugural Preview Party introduces the 2011 Stars of Public Education

November 4, 2011

At the inaugural Preview Party for the 2011 EDDY Awards, event co-chairs Don and Lynn Haskin opened their home to supporters and sponsors of the EDDYs. The four EDDY Award Winners - the 2011 Stars of Public Education - were officially introduced and congratulated.

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