Gulph Mills
EDUCATION
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...
CB Principal Charged with Harassing Wife Gets New Job with District
DOYLESTOWN, PA—At Tuesday night’s school board meeting, a former middle school principal who was charged with trespassing at his wife’s Doylestown house last year was given a second chance with the district. In August of 2023, Kevin Marton, then principal at Tohickon Middle School, was charged with criminal trespass and harassment after entering his wife’s Mary Street home and refusing to leave. He was placed on administrative leave after the incident and later went on medical leave.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The charges against Marton were later reduced and he was put into...
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...
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...
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.
Pennsylvania officials demanding answers for abrupt closure of University of the Arts
The abrupt closure of a 150-year-old arts and music university located in the heart of Philadelphia is prompting an investigation by Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry’s office. The attorney general has the authority to investigate the alleged missteps and wrongdoings of nonprofit organizations, charities, or institutions, which includes the University of the Arts. “We are […]
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. ...
Malagari awards more than $700K in grants to North Penn, Souderton school districts
State Rep. Steve Malagari, D-Montgomery, presented North Penn and Souderton Area school districts with a total of $785,057 in grants to go toward safety and security improvements. North Penn received a check for $305,659 for security enhancements on school property. "Ensuring that students, teachers, and staff feel secure in our...
Villanova College of Engineering Receives $2.5 Million Grant
William M. Brown ‘84 ME ‘87 MSME recently made a $2.5 million donation for the College of Engineering to establish an Endowed Chair within the Mechanical Engineering program. Sylvie Lorente, Ph.D. will serve as the inaugural chair of the program. Brown, who serves as the CEO of 3M, attended Villanova both for his undergraduate and master’s degrees in mechanical engineering.
Next generation of teachers in Philly prepare to teach middle schoolers with educational nonprofit
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Teaching fellows are preparing to bring the energy that will soon fill the classrooms at Germantown Friends School, from practicing lesson plans to decorating the halls to organizing supplies.College students with the educational nonprofit Breakthrough of Greater Philadelphia are ready to welcome this summer's class of middle schoolers."Breakthrough is my second family," teaching fellow Arlene Bukasa said.That sense of family is evident as this summer two of the 34 teaching fellows are 20-year-old twins Arlene and Drew Bukasa. They've spent the past decade in the program, starting as scholars and now transitioning to leading classrooms for the next nine...
‘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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