Live and Learn to Present at a City Council Briefing

Thursday, October 30th at Noon

City Council Caucus Room

Live and Learn is thrilled to be participating in a Children & Youth Initiatives Briefing sponsored by Councilmember Dr. Anthony A. Phillips.

The community is welcome to attend! We will be presenting our groundbreaking initiative—the nation’s first pilot to embed Playful Learning in and around affordable housing developments, right here in Philadelphia. Get a glimpse into this transformative model that reimagines affordable housing as a platform for learning and community growth, paving the way for a brighter, more equitable future.

Discover how cities can fuel child development by creating everyday opportunities to Live and Learn—starting at home.

Topics 

• The urgent need for education equity

• How affordable housing can support learning-rich communities

• The power of community co-design

• Scaling the model nationwide

Speakers

• Kathy Hirsh-Pasek, PhD, Professor of Psychology, Temple University; Senior Fellow, Brookings Institution; Founder, Playful Learning Landscapes

• Shawn McCaney, Executive Director, William Penn Foundation  

• David La Fontaine, Executive Director, Community Ventures

• Winfield Thomas, BSCCA  

• Darnetta Arce, Lower North Philadelphia Community Development Corporation  

• Sarah Lytle, PhD, Executive Director, Playful Learning Landscapes  

Lunch provided by Live and Learn and Brilliant Cities. RSVP required.  

Note: If you are planning on attending, Live and Learn will be presenting around 1PM.

RSVP