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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.
Lower Moreland’s Shane Cohen Defies Odds to Win NCAA Title and Chase Olympic Glory
Lower Moreland High School graduate Shane Cohen went from believing that his track days were over to becoming an NCAA champion. Lower Moreland High School graduate Shane Cohen went from believing that his track days were over to becoming an NCAA champion and heading for Olympic trials, writes Ben Istvan for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
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.
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...
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...
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...
Drexel professor, students take a deeper look at textile waste
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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 […]
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 […]
Mason Gross extends application to displaced UArts students after school closure
After a nearby art school's unexpected closure, Mason Gross School of the Arts offered solidarity and assistance in a statement on June 2. The Rutgers chapter of the American Association of University Professors and American Federation of Teachers (AAUP-AFT) said its members had not heard about this move from the administration.
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