Philadelphia Promise Zone Awarded a Promise Neighborhoods Grant from the U.S. Department of Education
A five-year, $30 million grant will support local initiatives to:
- Expand early literacy and early science efforts in local child care and pre-K programs;
- Enhance K-12 instruction in these seven schools;
- Empower parents to advocate for their children’s learning; and
- Improve access to education and job training for young adults and all residents in the Promise Neighborhood.