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Holy Ghost Prep administrator terminated after allegations of misconduct surface
A former administrator and ice hockey team manager for a private Bensalem Catholic boys high school has been terminated after an internal investigation found he should no longer be working there. In a July 23 letter to parents and alumni, Holy Ghost Preparatory president and its principal also confirmed the...
Antisemitism runs rampant in Philadelphia schools, Jewish group alleges in civil rights complaint
The Philadelphia school district has failed to protect Jewish students from “a virulent wave of antisemitism” that swept through classrooms after Hamas attacked Israel on Oct. 7, according to a federal complaint filed Tuesday. The district, among the largest public school systems in the U.S., has ignored persistent...
“Calling All Girl Bosses”: Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania launch program for middle and high school girls
Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania is getting ready for their program, “Calling All Girl Bosses.“ Starting in September, GSEP will host 12 workshops throughout the 2024-2025 school year that focus on identifying problems in the community and creating solutions. GSEP says the curriculum is crafted specifically for Philadelphia girls. “These girls have boundless potential to […]
School district of Philadelphia announces fourth annual back-to-school celebration and bus tour
Powered by financial support from Independence Blue Cross, Independence Blue Cross Foundation, Keystone First and Comcast, the bus will make seven Mega Event stops throughout the City of Philadelphia, bringing families critical information and resources. PHILADELPHIA, PA — The School District of Philadelphia announced plans for the fourth annual Back-to-School...
Nation’s Oldest HBCU, Cheyney University In Philadelphia Is Reaccredited
In a recent announcement, officials at Philadelphia’s Cheyney University, the nation’s oldest HBCU, said the school’s accreditation was restored on June 27 and Cheyney is no longer on probation. This means the Middle States Commission on Higher Education has lifted Cheyney’s controversial 10-year probationary status, which was...
2024-Resilience & Recovery Student Academic Scholarship
This $1000 student academic scholarship is sponsored by the collective generous sponsorships as part of the 2024 Regional Recovery Conference hosted at Saint Joseph’s University. This scholarship will be awarded to one undergraduate or graduate student, enrolled in a degree seeking program from a local college or university and...
Greenstein tells PASSHE he is ending his tenure on Oct. 11
In an announcement posted Tuesday morning on Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education website, it was reported that Dr. Dan Greenstein, PASSHE's chancellor for the past six years, told the system's Board of Governors that he will complete his service as chancellor on Oct. 11. A PASSHE spokesman said Greenstein...
Penn hosts College Horizons preparatory program to support Native American high school students
The College Horizons Program, which looks to empower Native American, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian high schoolers to pursue higher education through culturally relevant college advising programs, took place on Penn's campus last month. Nearly 100 students from 19 states representing 33 Tribal Nations, Alaska Native Villages, and Hawaiian islands...
Virtual Author Talk – Leaning Into Politics: Higher Education and the Democracy We Need – Aug 13
Recently, Information Age Publishing released the book Leaning into Politics: Higher Education and the Democracy We Need. Join members of the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge team with contributing authors on Tuesday, August 13 at 4 PM ET, to learn from those involved in this project and how their experiences and perspectives can be adapted to your campus environment.
Local student attends journalism conference
Cayden Stewart, a Bustleton resident and student at Holy Ghost Preparatory School, represented Philadelphia as a National Youth Correspondent to the 2024 Washington Journalism and Media Conference, July 7-12 at George Mason University. Stewart, whose dad Bob is Chief Deputy Register of Wills, joined a select group of students from...
Webinar: Activating the Campus Vote: Engaging Your Students – Jul 30
Join us for a dynamic webinar and engage with experts from ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge, Motivote, Democracy Works, and Guides.Vote as they share insights and strategies to mobilize and engage college student voters. Learn how to amplify student voices, increase voter turnout, and foster a culture of civic participation on your campus. Don’t miss this opportunity to empower the next generation of leaders and make a lasting impact on democracy.
Voorhees University approved to offer Doctorate Degree in Education
Voorhees University is excited to announce the launch of its new Doctorate Degree in Education (EdD), offering specialized tracks to tailor the educational journey in PK-12 and Higher Education Leadership. Official approval was recently received from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). The Doctor of...
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