Tag: Methodist Services

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: 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.