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Ridley High School graduate overcomes major medical obstacles to receive diploma
RIDLEY TOWNSHIP, Pa. (CBS) – A Ridley High School graduate tackled some major medical hurdles to walk across the stage this week.Cole Steiner, 18, had three brain surgeries to treat Chiari malformation, a rare condition in which the brain tissue extends into the spinal cord. He also had two spinal surgeries to treat severe scoliosis, with a 120-degree curve in his spine.Steiner says he's endured years of physical and occupational therapy, but through it all, he has always maintained his positive spirit."It made me more resilient and stronger and made me feel much more confident in myself and made me feel empathetic," Steiner said.His mother called him her medical miracle."His neurosurgeon at Children's National Medical Center in D.C. actually presents Cole's case all throughout the country, so he is literally in a book," Cole's mother Nicole Steiner said. "His name is never given."Steiner graduated from high school on Tuesday and was originally planning to attend University of the Arts. With University of the Arts permanently closed, he is now planning to study music at Temple University.
More than 700 people laid off as Pa. college closes
Another college in the Philadelphia area has closed. The University of the Arts at 320 Broad St. in Philadelphia has filed a WARN (Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification) notice with the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry informing the state that it was closing and 704 people will be laid off.
After the fall: Philly arts programs search for a way out of the collapse of UArts
Philadelphia’s University of the Arts recently announced its sudden closure. The abrupt closure has sparked widespread criticism from students, faculty and staff, who have pushed for answers from the university. UArts president Kerry Walk resigned shortly before the university’s last day. The future remains unclear for UArts students,...
JAY-Z’s Roc Nation Criticized For Philadelphia School Voucher Campaign: ‘It’s To Convince Poor Black Parents To Leave The Public Schools’
An announcement on Friday that Roc Nation was launching a new, multi-million dollar initiative to provide scholarships for Philadelphia students caused controversy as the details became apparent. Many are slamming the company for supporting a school voucher program, which critics maintain is harmful to public education.
Website on Philadelphia school building conditions goes down without explanation
An interactive website that gave families crucial information about the physical condition of Philadelphia public schools went down last month, and the district won’t say why.The site contained data on 211 schools, more than two-thirds of which were found to be in “unsatisfactory” or “poor” condition, according to a previous analysis by the Logan Center. Parents could use the site to see the results of their school’s latest inspection and which aspects of the school were in the best and worst shape.The website going down “is deeply problematic,” said City Councilmember Nina Ahmad, a member of the Education Committee. “This...
Philadelphia public schools are losing students
Data: Brookings; Note: Does not include charter schools, virtual schools, alternative schools and adult centers; Chart: Axios VisualsPhilly and other large U.S. cities are grappling with too many underpopulated schools, forcing difficult decisions on closures.Why it matters: Most states allocate school funding based on student populations, so declining student bodies can result in cuts for classes, extracurriculars and sports.By the numbers: Philadelphia public schools lost more than 12,000 students from the 2019 to 2022 academic years.The 9.5% drop mirrors enrollment decreases in recent years across public school districts in Los Angeles, San Antonio, Chicago and New York City, per the Wall Street Journal.State of play: Enrollment at public schools in urban areas dropped more than 5% over the same period, per the Brookings Institution. That amounted to more than 84,000 students.Over the same time, the number of urban schools decreased by 0.3%, or 68 schools.Declining enrollment, low performance, budget deficits and old buildings can lead to school closures, per REACH (the National Center for Research on Education Access and Choice).Schools with more students of color and higher poverty levels have been more likely to close.Read more
Dawn Staley Returns to Her North Philly Alma Mater, Dobbins High School, As She is Honored
Dawn Staley, a 1988 Dobbins alumna, recently returned to her North Philadelphia alma mater, to accepted an honor for her impact of the game of basketball. North Philadelphia native Dawn Staley recently returned to her North Philly roots when she was honored at her alma mater, Dobbins High School, writes Mike DeNardo for KYW Newsradio.
Mayor Parker urges PA leaders to close $1.4B education funding gap as Roc Nation’s new campaign faces backlash
Mayor Parker calls on state to pass new education funding bill as Roc Nation's campaign faces backlash. Mayor Parker is calling on state leaders to pass a budget that would provide the School District of Philadelphia with $242 million dollars in new funding. Meanwhile, the PA and Philly branches of the Federation of Teachers are calling out Jay Z’s Roc Nation campaign aimed at providing private school scholarship money for low-income kids in Philly.
Philadelphia's Central High robotics team is honored with a celebration
It was a celebration fit for champions Tuesday morning. The Central High School 'RoboLancers' won the 2024 FIRST Championship for Robotics and celebrated their big win back at home. The 88-student team headed to Houston on a mission to inspire and prepare the next generation of STEM leaders and returned...
Son of Berenstain Bears creators reflects on his and parents' time at UArts: 'That was the most important part of my life'
The Berenstain Bears franchise has entertained and educated generations of kids and their families with wholesome tales of a cartoon bear family learning life lessons together. Stan and Jan Berenstain, the Philly natives who created the cartoon, met as art students at the Philadelphia Museum and School of Industrial Arts...
‘Displaced’ and ‘abandoned’: Former UArts students file class-action lawsuit
Philadelphia’s University of the Arts recently announced its sudden closure. The abrupt closure has sparked widespread criticism from students, faculty and staff, who have pushed for answers from the university. UArts president Kerry Walk resigned shortly before the university’s last day. The future remains unclear for UArts students,...
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