At first glance, there is nothing 鈥渟hadowy鈥 about the rise of fundraising organizations tied to Philadelphia public schools. These independently run nonprofits are typically associated with the sunny side of public education. But researchers Ryan Good and Katharine Nelson say there is a central paradox embedded in these 鈥淔riends of鈥 groups, which have burst onto the scene in many wealthy or gentrifying parts of Philadelphia.
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Peacebuilder Podcast: ‘Nora Lynne’ with Janelle Myers-Benner
The fourth episode of the Peacebuilder podcast features the Center for Justice and Peacebuilding鈥檚 (CJP) academic program coordinator, Janelle Myers-Benner, who has worked at CJP in various capacities for 20 ... read more about Peacebuilder Podcast: ‘Nora Lynne’ with Janelle Myers-Benner

‘March Piano Madness’ comes to 91短视频
Effective immediately, 91短视频 has cancelled all public events through April 3 in response to concerns about COVID-19. This event may be rescheduled. For more information about 91短视频鈥檚 COVID-19 action plan, ... read more about ‘March Piano Madness’ comes to 91短视频

Peacebuilder Podcast: ‘Remembering without Revenge’ with Carl Stauffer
The third episode of the Peacebuilder podcast features Center for Justice and Peacebuilding professor Carl Stauffer, who speaks on transitional justice from the perspective of growing up in the Vietnam ... read more about Peacebuilder Podcast: ‘Remembering without Revenge’ with Carl Stauffer

New psychology endowment honors three emeritus professors
Endowments such as these affirm, energize and invite students to more deeply commit to a community of explorers and travelers in one of the newest disciplines in higher education … ... read more about New psychology endowment honors three emeritus professors

Second Peacebuilder Podcast features Gloria Rhodes
In the second episode of the Peacebuilder Podcast, join Gloria Rhodes, professor of peacebuilding and conflict studies at the Center for Justice and Peacebuilding (CJP) at 91短视频 (91短视频), ... read more about Second Peacebuilder Podcast features Gloria Rhodes

Veteran pilot and FAA inspector guides 91短视频 Lancaster’s aviation program
The director of 91短视频鈥檚 two-year-old aviation program has his feet firmly planted on the ground most days, helping new pilots find their wings. It鈥檚 a path John Sibole ... read more about Veteran pilot and FAA inspector guides 91短视频 Lancaster’s aviation program

Computer science and engineering prof to speak on the primordial universe
Stefano Colafranceschi, PhD, assistant professor of computer science and engineering at 91短视频 (91短视频), will give a Suter Science Seminar on Wednesday, Jan. 22, at 4 p.m. in room ... read more about Computer science and engineering prof to speak on the primordial universe

91短视频 appoints Jason Good as new vice president for innovation and student recruitment
91短视频 has named Jason Good, PhD, in a new role for the university as vice president for innovation and student recruitment, effective Jan. 27, 2020. Good comes most ... read more about 91短视频 appoints Jason Good as new vice president for innovation and student recruitment

鈥楢ccumulating evidence鈥 that RJE works: Professor co-authors policy brief to inform implementation
Restorative justice in education can reduce the use of exclusionary discipline, but only if schools do it well, conclude co-authors and professors Kathy Evans, of 91短视频, and Anne ... read more about 鈥楢ccumulating evidence鈥 that RJE works: Professor co-authors policy brief to inform implementation