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Deep dive into Jay-Z’s private voucher plan for Philadelphia schools tethers him to Republican interests, faces public backlash
In Roc Nation’s mission to education reform creates negative responses due to the aligning with the conservative-backed PASS It Forward program. The American rapper and business mogul, Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter, has found himself embroiled in controversy on education reform. Recently, it was discovered that he is in support of “school choice,” which is a policy that provides public funding to parents for their child’s education, even if it is not at a public school.
Philly Stories: All Public and Parochial Schools are Closed
It was a winter morning in 1975 when the children of Lawndale awoke to a delightful surprise — the world outside had been transformed into a winter wonderland overnight. The soft, powdery snow had blanketed the streets, creating a playground for the excited kids. News quickly spread: all the schools in Philadelphia were closed for the day.
Renovations to Close Radnor Cabrini Campus for 2 Years, Villanova Says
Villanova University has announced that the Cabrini University campus in Radnor will be renamed Villanova University Cabrini Campus and will close for two years so renovations can take place, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Villanova officially took ownership of Cabrini on Friday. Most of the campus is closed...
Montgomery County touts pilot program for high school students interested in government
NORRISTOWN — A pilot program offering high school students exposure to career options in government and public service was spotlighted during Thursday’s Montgomery County Board of Commissioners meeting. Created by the Montgomery County’s Workforce Development Board, the Public Service Fellowship selected 12 high school students from the Norristown...
Philadelphia school board denies Global Leadership Academy charter application for fourth time
The Philadelphia Board of Education voted for the fourth time Thursday to deny a charter for a proposed Global Leadership Academy International High School because the revised application did not meet academic, financial, or operational standards.The board has five new members appointed by Mayor Cherelle Parker. But the board’s vote to reject the application from Global Leadership Academy (GLA) continues a significant multi-year trend: It has not approved a new charter school since Philadelphia regained local control of its schools from the state in 2018. Still, the privately managed but publicly funded schools — including cyber charters — now educate...
Mayor Parker Rolls Out “Extended Day Extended Year” School Plan
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker unveiled elements of her “Extended Day Extended Year” school pilot at a City Hall press conference on Thursday. The program is an issue on which she campaigned when running for mayor and will begin with 25 Philadelphia schools (20 public schools and 5 charters) and will comprise of “programming and special enrichment five days a week and for six weeks in the summer between the hours of 7:30 AM and 6 PM.”
Philly seniors fulfill one wish before graduation – to save their sports teams
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — At Mastbaum Technical High School, a group of seniors had one wish before graduating — to save their sports teams.A student documented the journey in a short film about how sports may have saved his life.Mastbaum is a vocational school in the heart of Kensington with options ranging from culinary classes to filmmaking and this time football.As a junior film student, Hector Rios worked on a short documentary called "Breaking the Cycle," following a star high school baseball player navigating fatherhood and his senior year.This year, as part of Rios' senior project, he tells his own...
BOYS LAX: La Salle's Brotherhood Bond Remains Strong Despite State Championship Defeat
STATE COLLEGE – One of the more debatable adages is that time heals all wounds. Although they orchestrated a fabulous season, it will take the lacrosse players from La Salle High School some time to label their 23-2 record, Philadelphia Catholic League championship, and advancement to the PIAA Class 3A state championship as a success.
UArts Closure Will Bring Change, but It’s Not the First Time
With the University of the Arts (UArts) announcing its abrupt closure this month, several blocks of South Broad Street might soon look different than they do today. The university’s real estate portfolio includes buildings with origins that span 100 years and are scattered along a five-block stretch of Broad Street, plus a few either east or west of it.
Cheltenham School District summer feeding program to begin July 1
The Cheltenham School District summer feeding program will run from July 1 – 26 and offer breakfast and lunch out of Cheltenham Elementary, Cedarbrook Middle School and La Mott Community Center. Breakfast will be served from 8:00am to 9:00am, with lunch from 11:00am to 2:00pm. Officials noted that the...
CCRES Offers a Day of Service at Timothy School in Berwyn
CCRES volunteers stepped in with a recent day of service at Timothy School in Berwyn, painting and cleaning the occupational therapy room. The Timothy School expressed its gratitude to the CCRES Educational and Behavioral Health Services Dream Team after it recently spent a day cleaning and painting the school’s Occupational Therapy Room.
Pennsylvania Students Shine in National Community Bank Case Study Competition
HARRISBURG, PA — A group of bright students from the Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania recently clinched first place in the highly competitive Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS) 2024 Community Bank Case Study Competition. This achievement not only showcases their academic excellence but also highlights the resilience and innovation within local banking communities.
Retired Teacher Volunteers at Upper Merion Township Library As ‘English as a Second Language’ Class Instructor
Jean Olexy retired as a teacher years ago, but has since began teaching ESL classes at Upper Merion Township Library. Jean Olexy is an Upper Merion Township woman who volunteers her time to teach “English as a Second Language” courses, reports Nick Iadonisi for 6abc. After retiring from...
2024 Philly Live II: Day 2 PYB Standouts (Sat., June 29)
AJ Altobelli (2025 | Union Catholic, N.J.) Although listed at just 5-10, he shows a rare ability to control the entire flow of a game. An excellent passer who created nothing but good looks for his team against a talented Archbishop Carroll (D.C). A true offensive catalyst who had one of the best first steps at the event, he always makes the right decisions and is the ideal lob partner for his 7-0 and 6-7 teammates Yaw Ansong and FK Muntari. Altobelli racked up countless assists while also showing his ability to keep defenders honest when he’s on the three point line.
Manor College’s Practical Nursing program receives final approval for fall, applications now open
Manor College in Jenkintown announced this week that its new Practical Nursing program received its final approval from the Pennsylvania Board of Nursing. “This has been nearly two years in the making,” said Dr. Marti Trudeau, the Director of the Practical Nursing program. “ I’m excited to get students here, learning and using the wonderful skills lab that we have created.”
Westtown School Freshman Forward Jordyn Palmer Headed to International Women’s World Cup
At just 15 years old, Westtown School freshman forward Jordyn Palmer will compete in the 2024 FIBA U17 Women’s World Cup in Mexico for Team USA next month, writes Aaron Carter for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The talented 6-2 player was named Pennsylvania’s Gatorade Player of the Year in March...
Drexel’s John A. Fry expected to be named Temple’s 14th president
John A. Fry, the current president of Drexel University, is expected to be named the 14th president of Temple, an anonymous source confirmed to The Temple News Friday. Fry was the unanimous choice of the selection committee, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported. Fry has served as Drexel’s president since March 2010,...
CHC University: Fighting the lack of skilled tradesmen one employee at a time
Graduating students earn globally recognized journeyman status credentials guaranteeing a substantial pay raise at the end of the school year. CHC Mechanical Contractors, Inc, (CHC) is concerned. The local leader in its field, CHC says the lack of skilled tradesmen in the U.S. economy is a challenge, but it is tackling the problem head-on with what it calls NCCER (National Center for Construction & Education Research) HVAC and plumbing apprenticeship school or CHC University (CHCU).
West Chester University Students Who Are Parents Will Benefit from PA Department of Education Grant
WCU among the 12 universities to receive funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Education to help undergraduate students with children. West Chester University (WCU) is one of only 12 universities in Pennsylvania to receive grant funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) to help fund scholarships and programming for undergraduate students with children.
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