Need in Deed staff members are experienced classroom teachers and leaders in the field of education.
In addition to our work throughout 3rd-8th grade classrooms in the School District of Philadelphia, we also contribute to educational impact around the region.
News, Articles, and Publications
CW Henry Students Hold Rally Against Redlining
Chestnut Hill Local- Rep. Rabb Moderates Educational Equity Forum
Genius and Joy through Student-Driven Civic Action: Penn Graduate School of Education Online Journal
CHALKBEAT: Nonprofit helps Philly students discuss Israel, gun violence, and other tough topics
WHYY: Education Equity Forum in Germantown addresses funding disparities in Philly public schools
9/11 Day featured in local news:
Our Presence in the Profession
We regularly share our insights and expertise with local and national audiences of educators. Most recently, we have offered workshops, professional development, training and presentations for such organizations as
- National Association of Teachers of English
- National Association of Multicultural Education
- Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages
- School District of Philadelphia
- Philadelphia Federation of Teachers
- Teacher Action Group
- Pennsylvania Educators Diversity Consortium Virtual Summit
- Association of Colleges and Universities Educators Conference
- Greene Towne Montessori School
- Green Street Friends School
- Hope Partnership for Education
- Independence Charter School
- Puentas de Salud
Contact Us
To discuss custom services please contact Associate Director Janet Chance at janet@needindeed.org.
All fees for our services are determined by the type of service to be provided, the location, the number of people to be accommodated, and the length of the service period.