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Apr 8, 20212 min read

Health & Education Disparities in Philly School System

RISE Philly and PILOTs are hosting a Q&A panel to discuss the educational and health disparities in the Philadelphia Public School System.

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Feb 5, 20217 min read

Eviction During a Pandemic

However, for some Americans, this pandemic has not only been a health crisis but also a housing crisis.

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Jan 22, 20215 min read

Internet Inequality in Philadelphia

More than a quarter of Philadelphians earning less than $30k did not have access to the internet.

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Jan 5, 20214 min read

Endless Virtual Learning

When will the School District of Philadelphia Return to In-Person Instruction? On Monday, December 14, 2020, students from the Kensington...

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Dec 6, 20205 min read

The Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Youth

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about many changes for all of us, including prenatal and school-aged children. What has history taught us?

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Nov 7, 20203 min read

5 Ways to Minimize Stress During the COVID-19 Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has stirred mental health concerns alongside the public health crisis.

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Oct 27, 20204 min read

Philly’s Education Gap: A Quick Overview

This year, COVID-19 left schools grappling with how to safely educate children, whether to return to the classroom or teach virtually.

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Oct 19, 20205 min read

COVID-19 & Teen Mental Health

Many adolescents’ physical health, social life, and mental well-being are being impacted by the pandemic.

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Oct 9, 20205 min read

A Public Health Crisis in Our Schools: How PILOTs help

It must have been at least 80 degrees in the classroom that afternoon. The school was not air conditioned, and Philadelphia was in the...