We went through a process to identify the key qualities, skills, and mindsets we wanted to ensure all of our students graduated with in order to best prepare them for…
Thomas GaffeyDecember 21, 2021
In June, we honored our Graduating Class of 2021 in two outdoor graduation ceremonies – two tributes to this special group. Building 21 Allentown celebrated at the J. Birney Crum…
Laura ShubillaJuly 16, 2021
Internships looked different at Building 21 Philadelphia this Spring. A group of juniors, their teacher, and the Philadelphia team pioneered a virtual approach. For 10 weeks, 14 students logged into…
Kate HoffmanJuly 12, 2021
A committed partner + a talented teacher and studio designer + students passionate about STEM: these ingredients come together in Building 21 Allentown’s newest studio—Engineering Design. This spring, Building 21…
Kate HoffmanMay 26, 2021
“You can register students to vote but what’s going to get them out of bed to actually vote? You can register but if you don’t know why you’re voting, there’s…
Kate HoffmanMarch 18, 2021
Transitioning partnership programs from in-person to virtual has been like entering the three-lane highway from the country road. This is the analogy that Kristyn Senneca, Building 21 Allentown’s Partnership Coordinator,…
Kate HoffmanFebruary 24, 2021
“I want kids to know I’m here to help and that their education doesn’t stop at high school. You’ve got to keep going.” Kendall McArthur shared this with me after…
Kate HoffmanFebruary 17, 2021
Empowered and engaged citizens. This has always been our ultimate goal. It proves more critical now than ever. While our country of diverse communities reacts to the insurrection at the…
Kate HoffmanJanuary 28, 2021
Congratulations to Clayneashia Jones, Building 21 Allentown Senior, for her work as an Equity in Civics Youth Fellow. This fall, Clayneashia (Cici) joined the Equity in Civics Youth Fellowship program,…
Kate HoffmanNovember 18, 2020
