Most Philadelphia Mastery High Schools Have Improved Graduation Rates

According to figures released by the Department of Education, most Philadelphia mastery schools have improved graduation rates over the past five years.

The district has reported a decrease of 1,400 dropouts from the previous school year, and a 6.3 percent rise in four-year graduation rate.

Many schools in the Greater Philadelphia region have focused on post-secondary success, such as the partnership between Hardy Williams Charter School and the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia in which students undergo a specialized health care curriculum that will help participants land jobs at CHOP upon graduation. 

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Rural Pennsylvania Communities Pay Residents to Relocate

Mercer County is collaborating with the MakeMyMove Program, an online relocation marketplace, to offer cash incentives and community benefits to new residents to combat sharp rural population declines in Western Pennsylvania.

The Rural Population Revitalization Commission launched last year as a body to recommend recruiting and retaining residents to rural areas.

According to The Center for Rural Pennsylvania, population loss cuts into economic success of rural counties because of smaller consumer and tax bases, which can result in less funding and representation on state and federal levels.



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Shapiro Administration Launches New Crisis Intervention Technical Assistance Initiative

The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) joined local representatives, law enforcement officials, and behavioral health professionals in Berks County to announce a new statewide Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Technical Assistance Center initiative.

Speakers highlighted local work to improve responses for individuals in crisis and increase community safety.

Crisis Intervention Teams help first responders and law enforcement safely respond to emergency situations by providing de-escalation strategies, safety measures, and increased access to care for locals.

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The Launch of the Global Costing Task Force for Education and ECCE

Each year, governments lose $1.1 trillion in foregone revenue for early school leavers and $3.3 trillion for children without basic skills.

Investments in education to low and lower-middle income countries has decreased in the last few years, prompting discussion on the need for early childhood care and education (ECCE) funding revitalization.

This article explains the launch of the Global Costing Task Force for Education and ECCE, barriers to development, and why early childhood education is critical for lasting development.

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One Woman’s Fight to Remove Barriers for Aspiring Doctors with Disabilities

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention more than 25% of adults in the United States report having a disability, while only 3% of doctors have a disability, highlighting gaps in representation for individuals with disabilities in the medical field.

Taylor Carty, an aspiring doctor with cerebral palsy, is advocating for more inclusive procedure and technical standards for doctors in training.

NPR highlights Carty’s journey to remove barriers for aspiring doctors with disabilities, as well as existing discussions surrounding the inclusivity of medical technical standards.  



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Only Four US States are Above World Average in Concentration of Advanced Industries

Amidst intense global market competition for advanced technology industries, only Washington, Virginia, Indiana, and Michigan exhibit a higher concentration of these industries compared to the world average.

Key industries such as information technology, electronic manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, industrial machinery, and motor vehicles are considered strategically important due to their significant role in economic growth, innovation, and national security.

This article covers the United States’ placement in vital growth industries as well as how to effectively develop opportunities for growth. 



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