Author: Ellie Blanck

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More Than a Milestone: How Families CCAN’s First In-Person Event Strengthened a Decade of Online Support

December 19, 2025Ellie Blanck, Rachel Williams, Sarah Retallick and Lise Peet

Written and Photographed by Ellie Blanck, Lise Peet, Sarah Retallick, and Rachel Williams Watch an accessible version of this article on our Vimeo site. View images from this article on our Instagram page. After twelve

North Central: Nariah Anne Jewett Speaks About the Defunding of Methodist Services at Dunbar Elementary School

December 20, 2024Ellie Blanck

According to former Methodist Services employee Nariah Anne Jewett Johnson, the defunding of The Methodist Services after-school program at Dunbar Elementary affects students’ access to essential school supplies and hygiene products.

Education: One Philadelphia School Administrator Believes the Problem with After-School Funding is Who Controls the Funding

December 20, 2024Ellie Blanck

An administrator in Philadelphia discusses the flaws in the Philadelphia School Districts funding allocation system. They claim to understand their students better than third-party after-school programs, so the funding for after-school programs should be given to administrators.

Education: The School District of Philadelphia Funding allocation system is flawed, here’s how those affected feel the system could improve

December 20, 2024Ellie Blanck

Philadelphia’s school funding system leaves many students in low-income neighborhoods without essential resources, impacting their academic performance and well-being. Advocates and experts emphasize that equity cannot be achieved without sufficient funding and greater local control over resource allocation.