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Ain’t No Love In The Heart Of Philly: Jay-Z Dragged For $300M Educational Campaign To Send Low-Income Students To Private Schools
The road to hell is paved with good intentions, and Jay-Z may just be on his way after a new initiative for Philadelphia schools. Beyonce‘s husband and his company Roc Nation announced a $300M educational campaign for low-income Philadelphia students, PEOPLE reports. And the internet had a lot to say about it.
A teaching milestone
Joyce Gilchrist Pierce, Haddonfield School District’s first Black teacher in an integrated setting, will be honored at Haddonfield Middle School on Tuesday, June 18. Sponsored by the Haddonfield Educational Trust, the event will also celebrate Gilchrist Pierce’s birthday. The community and former students are invited to participate. Gilchrist...
8 N.J. boys lacrosse players suspended for state championship game
Eight Moorestown players have been suspended and will be ineligible to play in Saturday’s Group 3 state championship game. The disqualifications stem from a late-game altercation in Wednesday’s sectional final against Shawnee. The New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association confirmed the suspensions on Friday. With less than a...
Gov. Shapiro serves breakfast at South Philly elementary school, promotes plan for education spending
Gov. Josh Shapiro served breakfast at a South Philadelphia school Friday to push his spending plan for K-12 schools, as a state budget deadline approaches at the end of the month.
University of Arts closes its doors for good while rallies persist
The American Federation of Teachers and the United Academics of Philadelphia led a rally on the steps of UArts Friday afternoon. The unions demanded answers, transparency and justice as the school closed its doors for good.
Philadelphia student makes history as Preparatory Charter School's first-ever Yale-bound student
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A South Philadelphia high school student is making history at Preparatory Charter School after becoming the first student in the school's history to be accepted to Yale University.Preparatory Charter School senior Dexter Resa, knows all too well the anxiety that comes with applying for colleges."I've always been a firm believer of it doesn't matter what school I go to as long as it gets me a good scholarship, you know, I'm good," Resa said. Resa moved from California to Philadelphia during his sophomore year with his mother and siblings."Financial circumstances especially since COVID happened, there were some things...
Long-Serving School Staff, Retirees Honored by Mount Laurel Board of Education
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — The Mount Laurel Board of Education honored a special group of people at its May 21 meeting. The Board formally recognized Mount Laurel school staff members who celebrated 25 and 50 years of service during the 2023-2024 school year, along with staff who will be retiring at the end of this year. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The honorees were joined by Board of Education members, the school community as well as their family and friends to celebrate their career milestones. The 2023-2024 retirees are Carole Block, James Caputo, Mary (Penny) Carr,...
UArts closure under investigation as meetings with prospective programs set
University of the Arts students, staff and faculty are still in the dark on next steps as the school is set to officially close Friday. City Council and the United Academics of Philadelphia are looking into the abrupt closing.
Pa. colleges’ agreement will allow students to graduate from college and law school in 6 years
Widener University Commonwealth Law School and Wilkes-Barre-based Wilkes University have signed an agreement to partner on the law school’s 3+3 program. The agreement provides Wilkes University students an opportunity to earn both an undergraduate degree and a law degree in six years, which officials say will save students time and tuition expenses.
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