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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.
Camden’s Gateway to College program holds graduation ceremony for 48 students
Camden, NJ – The Gateway to College program at Camden County College held a graduation ceremony for students getting their high school diploma. This initiative gives students in Camden and Pennsauken Township the chance to finish their high school degrees while earning college credits at the same time. “It gives students a unique opportunity to […]
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.
Jay-Z’s organization’s involvement in Pennsylvania’s school voucher debate raises ethics questions
Sign up for Chalkbeat Philadelphia’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system.Inside Beckett Life Center, a North Philly community center, families on Wednesday gathered around catered sandwiches and salads listening to several young volunteers laud a proposal that would pour millions of state dollars into vouchers to help them escape their underperforming public schools.It was one of 10 “dine and learn” events this month organized by Team Roc, the philanthropic arm of entertainment mogul Jay-Z’s Roc Nation, as part of the rapper’s high-profile involvement in the polarizing issue. Families were greeted with signage promoting the pending...
Website on Philadelphia school building conditions goes down
An interactive website that gave families crucial information about the physical condition of Philadelphia public schools went down last month. 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 […] The post Website on Philadelphia school building conditions goes down appeared first on Pennsylvania Capital-Star.
NASA Internship Opens Holy Family Senior Greg Walton’s Eyes to Limitless Career Possibilities
Holy Family University spotlights senior Criminal Justice major Greg Walton's NASA-approved internship under Special Agent Erik Saracino. Simple words with a powerful message. Holy Family University senior Criminal Justice major Greg Walton (a projected December 2024 graduate) hopes soon to carry this priceless advice into a career with the federal government.
Philadelphia senior Ylaine Zhu wins Gates Scholarship, will attend Drexel on full ride
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A School District of Philadelphia student is among the newest Gates Scholars.The Gates Scholarship was established by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and it covers all college expenses for four years.Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush senior Ylaine Zhu has read the email she received several times after being notified she was awarded the Gates Scholarship."I ran downstairs to my parents, to my dad, I was like, I get to go to college for free," Zhu said. "I called my mom because she was at work... I got a huge scholarship, all my college was paid for."Ylaine...
FAFSA Chief Visits Delaware County Community College To Highlight Importance of Trade and Career Programs
(L to R) DCCC President Marta Yera Cronin, Ed.D. and a Nurse Aide Program student Mona Coulibaly look on as Federal Student Aid chief operating officer Richard Cordray discusses financial aid for workforce training programs. One in four jobs in America today is filled by someone with an associate degree...
SSM Helps Local School District Become State’s Only Recipient of a Renew America’s Schools Grant
Practical Energy Solutions helped the William Penn School District successfully apply for a grant from the Renew America’s Schools program. On behalf of the William Penn School District in Delaware County, Practical Energy Solutions — Spotts, Stevens, and McCoy’s Energy & Sustainability Group — took the lead role in preparing a successful application to the U.S. Department of Energy during the first phase of its Renew America’s Schools grant program.
La Salle High lacrosse falls to Radnor in PIAA Class 3A title game
La Salle High struck first in the opening seconds of Saturday's PIAA Class 3A boys' lacrosse title game at Penn State University, but powerful Radnor took control from there en route to a 9-6 win over the Explorers. The victory gave the Raptors their fourth straight PIAA Class 3A title...
‘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,...
'He's done us proud': Northbridge's Marcus Reilly (4:01) sets state high school standard in mile
He didn't quite break 4 minutes in his final mile as high schooler, but he'll gladly take earning a state superlative in the process. Marcus Reilly, a recent graduate of Northbridge High and headed to the University of Michigan in the fall, finished third in Saturday's mile at the New Balance Nationals Outdoors...
After home school and online learning, Philly student graduates near the top of his class
About this series: Four years ago, Chalkbeat reporters documented the stories of high school freshmen experiencing a critical year through Zoom calls and from behind masks. These students, who experienced freshman year at a distance, are now graduating seniors. How did the pandemic shape their high school lives? How did their expectations for these formative four years play out? We caught up with these members of the Class of 2024 to find out.Four years ago, Yahya Long was preparing to go back to school after a near lifetime of learning at home. He hadn’t been in school since one brief,...
La Salle rally comes up just short in PIAA Class 6A state championship game
La Salle College High was stymied in its bid for a fourth PIAA baseball championship Thursday night, falling to District 3 champion Hempfield 3-2 in the Class 6A state title game at Penn State. The loss snapped a 13-game win streak for the District 12 and Philadelphia Catholic League champion Explorers. ...
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