Forty-one applications have been whittled down to 12 finalists for the inaugural round of funding for
Philly SEED, which aims to promote education entrepreneurs in the region.
Finalists will present their ideas on Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the WHYY building (150 N. 6th St., Philadelphia). You can support the program by coming out -- $40 will get you food, drinks and inspiration. For $70, you'll also be able to sponsor a principal, teacher or parent to attend for free. Proceeds and donations go to the winner of the emerging entrepreneurs group.
Emerging Entrepreneurs
ApprenNet’s K12Meets is a scalable, low cost teaching training tool that leverages technology for countless teachers to practice skills, collaborate with each other, and receive meaningful expert feedback.
I.O. promotes health, literacy, financial literacy, and community by offering access to nutrition and fitness; providing financial tools for growth and security; improving education and employment; and by developing leaders.
Lessonsmith is an online platform that helps teachers share and collaborate on resources to make their lessons more engaging and more effective.
Philasoup is a monthly microgrant dinner that brings innovative and dynamic Philadelphia-area educators together, funds selected education-based projects, and highlights the great work educators are doing around the city.
Teacher Action Group incubates and facilitates Educator-led School Transformation by providing city-wide peer professional development programs that leverage social capital of schools and communities.
YES! for Schools provides at-risk students with practical tools to manage stress, resulting in increased academic performance, improved student behavior and healthier school communities.
Expanding/Established Entrepreneurs
Education-Plus Inc. is building high school-college partnerships that target low income students in which a high school student obtains his/her degree during the evening hours at his/her high school. This model ensures access, affordability, and college accountability.
Springboard Collaborative combines targeted student instruction with parent training in an incentivized system that closes the literacy gap.
Startup Corps empowers high school students to be active, engaged participants in their education by leveraging their passions and teaching them the skills necessary to start something real.
the school collective is an online professional development network, accessible by independent teachers, schools and organizations, that enhances school and teacher quality through the streamlining of planning procedures and sharing of best practices.
The Student Leadership Project develops a corps of influential students who are the primary builders of school culture. With students taking ownership of culture, teachers can focus on instruction.
Urban Blazers is a non-profit organization that provides young people from under-resourced Philadelphia communities with regular leadership programs that are highlighted by outings which include hiking, rock climbing and more.
Source: Rachel Meadows, City Councilman Bill Green's office
Writer: Joe Petrucci