student activism
Youth voter registration is still lagging, but young people in Philly say they are passionate about this year’s election.
A group of Philadelphia students rallied for lawmakers to prioritize public school funding. Legislators have been wrangling over education aid and vouchers for some time.
The nonprofit Need in Deed supports public school teachers as they guide their students through challenging topics and world events.
Citywide group also demands more action on building repair and clearer COVID protocols.
A music project at Hill-Freedman World Academy amplifies students’ perspectives on recent challenges — from the pandemic to racialized violence.
Organization advocated for voting rights for the two student representatives sitting on the city’s Board of Education and filed lawsuit challenging the board’s speaker policy
The Masterman students want to honor their predecessors in student activism.
Students and community members call for counselors, programs, and classroom staff, not security.
Through outreach and social media, students registered 65% of their school's eligible voters, a feat that earned them the national recognition.
The 2020-21 school year will mark the start of a different approach and enhanced services, officials said.
Unlike the last strike, the District excused protesters' absences if they submitted notes from home.
"The government and Congress can't ignore us any more."
Philadelphia Student Union plans another protest at the City Council meeting on May 14.
Philadelphia Student Union is profiled as a contemporary example of student activism.
Youth and their supporters from across the region raise their voices against gun violence.
Many would also like to phase out school police officers.