Applied social sciences

At first glance, there is nothing “shadowy” about the rise of fundraising organizations tied to Philadelphia public schools. These independently run nonprofits are typically associated with the sunny side of public education. But researchers Ryan Good and Katharine Nelson say there is a central paradox embedded in these “Friends of” groups, which have burst onto the scene in many wealthy or gentrifying parts of Philadelphia. ... read more about ‘Friends’ of public education? EMU professor’s study examines ‘paradox’ behind Philly school fundraising groups from WHYY-Philadelphia