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Philadelphia Catholic teacher retires after 52 years of dedicating life to her students
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A Philadelphia teacher who dedicated her life to serving her students is retiring after more than 50 years. Students and staff at St. Helena Incarnation Catholic School honored her for an incredible career on Thursday. Celeste Cline was overwhelmed with emotion during the celebration, marking the end of her 52-year teaching career.Students and staff gathered inside her classroom to honor the work she's done and to let her know how much she will be missed."All of her students every day walk past her door, all 260 students, she gives them a hug every morning and they...
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.
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.
Cherry Hill school board decides programs to retain or supplement with partly restored state funding.
School board and community members at the Cherry Hill board meeting on Tuesday found some common ground on how the district should spend the $3.1 million of state aid that legislation restored in May. The board heard several public comments before voting on a resolution that would use the funds...
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.
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.
Lenape Broadcasting Students Rack Up Accolades at 2024 LDTV Awards
MEDFORD, NJ — Several Lenape High School students were recently honored for their work with Lenape District Television (LDTV). Lenape District Television is the educational access channel of the Lenape Regional High School District. LDTV broadcasts 24 hours a day and has viewership in communities across Burlington, Camden and Gloucester Counties. The station aims to produce and air programming that is creative, informative and instructional and which provides the community with information and insight regarding the district's four high schools — Lenape, Shawnee, Cherokee and Seneca — as well as its sending elementary and middle schools.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP...
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,...
‘Best board meeting of the whole year’ as school district honors students
Schools Superintendent Justin Smith and the Evesham board of education recognized a number of students for accolades in academics, arts, music and sports at a board meeting on May 30. “This is easily the best board meeting of the whole year because it’s about honoring students,” Smith said. “We have...
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...
Malachi James Sets State Record, Leads Elite Marks at NJ MOC
The great ones always back up what they say and level up when it matters most. Malachi James did exactly that when he solidified his place as a New Jersey legend by smashing the state 100-meter dash wind-legal record and finishing off an electrifying sprint double by winning the 200 to lead a flurry of jaw-dropping performances at Wednesday's 55th NJSIAA Meet of Champions at Pennsauken High School.
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.
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