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How do we teach history in America today?
Philadelphia Magazine

How do we teach history in America today?

Abby Reisman and Ismael Jimenez of the Graduate School of Education join a team of Philadelphia educators to discuss American history, equity and inclusion, critical race theory, and other educational issues of 2022.

Hey Mural Arts, graffiti is art, too. It always was
Philadelphia Inquirer

Hey Mural Arts, graffiti is art, too. It always was

In an op-ed, doctoral candidate Razan Idris of the School of Arts & Sciences writes that Mural Arts Philadelphia’s legacy is mired by a legacy of urban racism, including discrimination against local graffiti artists.

UPenn’s boathouse gets a facelift
Axios

UPenn’s boathouse gets a facelift

The College Boat Club on the Schuylkill River is receiving $13.5 million in renovations, with construction expected to be completed in September.