We are pleased to announce John Fry as the 15th president of Temple University.
Under his leadership, Temple will continue to set the standard for urban research universities in accessibility, affordability, diversity, engagement and excellence.
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Live long educator @OtisHackney Philadelphia mayor’s top education official, Otis Hackney, to depart after seven years on the job https://t.co/DvhLobPNAk
Thanks for all of your service, sir!!
Additionally, I am so excited to share that I will be the new President and CEO of @IHDFNational. Thank you to the national board for granting me the opportunity to lead such an impactful organization. #ChallengeAccepted
Otis’ commitment to expanding educational opportunities shines in everything he has accomplished since the beginning of this administration.
With his leadership, we successfully established #PHLpreK, #CommunitySchoolsPHL, #CattoScholars, and #PHLConnectED.https://t.co/VKjhFWmNuF
An all-Black women crew flew out of Dallas to honor the 100th anniversary of Bessie Coleman — the first Black woman to earn a pilot's license in the U.S.
Her great-niece, Gigi Coleman, was also on the flight.
https://t.co/x2gI0jKKGZ
I got to be the pronouncer at this year’s regional spelling bee.
And let me tell you: there are some freaking brilliant kids in this city.
Pretty awesome to see.
📢 @PhiladelphiaGov has extended #PHLConnectED for a third year! 📢
The program is also funding organizations to provide digital skills support for pre-K–12 caregivers. Classes will be available in early spring.
Read all about it! ➡️ https://t.co/uKCOyiih5p
@erikakitzmiller @PennPress I need to pick this up. Some of my best years as an educator took place in the building. I was heartbroken when it was closed. #gtownbears
Mayor Jim Kenney and City Council President Darrell L. Clarke weighed in on the state's historic school funding lawsuit, writing that "Pennsylvania’s funding system is unconstitutional and must be changed now." https://t.co/54ob3IywvK