Over the last five years, the Center for Black Educator Development has seen significant growth through its teaching pathways, professional learning and policy and advocacy.
A ‘DJ Academy’ gives Philly and Camden kids a chance to experience their musical heritage Kevin Riordan, The Philadelphia Inquirer
The After-School All-Stars program has introduced thousands of Philadelphia and Camden middle school students to the possibilities of careers in robotics, fashion, engineering, mural arts, and even watershed management since 2014.
But the 2020 launch of a “DJ Academy” in the midst of the pandemic was a different sort of learning experience for students and teachers alike.
“The DJ Academy gave students a chance to dream,” said Christopher Pender, director of programs for the Philadelphia-Camden chapter of the national nonprofit After-School All-Stars program. “Cosmo and Carlo took the class to the next level.”