Mission & Vision
Need in Deed transforms teaching and learning in Philadelphia’s public school classrooms grades 3-8. Our unique approach starts with individual educators, invites students to advocate for change, and connects the classroom with the community.
Educational Leadership
Need in Deed staff members are seasoned, experienced experts in the field of education.
Our Story
Our unique approach provides a framework, support and professional development at no cost for School District of Philadelphia educators in grades 3-8 to engage their students in a yearlong process of determining a meaningful social issue, learning about it with the help of expert community members, and enacting social change. The issue the students define and the process for getting there becomes the focal point of the curriculum for the school year. The classroom teachers we partner with use the students’ issue to give context and content for teaching the state and federal standards, making the concepts and skills come alive with meaning.
Joining the Teacher Network has helped me refresh my teaching and given me supports I appreciated and needed. As a veteran teacher, I appreciated the opportunity to meet like-minded colleagues throughout the city and to grow in my field.
Year 2 Need in Deed Teacher