Every junior at my school looks forward to January. This year, it wasn’t because the Eagles were Super Bowl–bound, but because we were preparing to trade classrooms, tests and homework for office chairs and boardrooms through our internships. When the deadline arrived to submit our work site choices, my decision felt easy. I wanted something[…]
At the TGR Learning Lab, learning doesn’t slow down when the temperatures drop. Throughout the winter months, students across grade levels from early elementary to high school have been building skills, exploring new passions and achieving milestones that reflect the Lab’s commitment to hands-on learning and future-focused opportunities. From aviation certifications to robotics competitions and[…]
Partnership will fund a wellness room for students at Smilow Woodland TGR Learning Lab. The Philadelphia Eagles and Eagles Autism Foundation are partnering with the Cobbs Creek Foundation and TGR Foundation to create a sensory friendly, quiet room for neurodiverse students who participate in educational programming at the Smilow Woodland TGR Learning Lab which opened[…]
The modern workforce requires more than academic knowledge; it requires adaptable skills, practical experience and clear pathways from education to career. Our Teen Career Readiness Framework is designed to prepare high school students to thrive in a dynamic, future-focused economy. Rooted in three core constructs — Learning About Work, Learning Through Work, and Learning At[…]
The Smilow-Woodland TGR Learning Lab, one of West Philadelphia’s most impactful youth resources, has officially opened enrollment for its Winter 2025–26 programming. This winter, students and families are invited to register for free, high-quality STEAM and academic enrichment opportunities designed to inspire, challenge and empower young learners. The winter session offers free enrichment for students,[…]
On Saturday, November 22, more than 130 families gathered at the TGR Learning Lab for Grateful Fest, an event designed to celebrate the season of gratitude and serve families in need with dignity. Every guest was personally greeted, guided through 20 tables of food and produce and had their bags carried by a volunteer to[…]
The modern workforce requires more than academic knowledge; it requires adaptable skills, practical experience and clear pathways from education to career. Our Teen Career Readiness Framework is designed to prepare high school students to thrive in a dynamic, future-focused economy. Rooted in three core constructs — Learning About Work, Learning Through Work, and Learning At[…]