Camden
EDUCATION
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.
Beloved Sun Valley High School wrestling coach dies suddenly; community gathers for balloon release
ASTON, Pa. - A community in Delaware County is mourning the loss of a beloved father, husband, brother and coach who died suddenly on Friday. Tommy Ellis, 43, the longtime wrestling coach at Aston’s Sun Valley High School passed over the weekend after his family says he suffered an aneurysm late Friday in their Brookhaven home.
Saying Goodbye And Thank You To Pennsauken Public Schools
As I leave and hand over the reins to Ms. Caroline Steer, I would like to express my deepest gratitude to the entire Pennsauken School District community. Serving as your Superintendent has been one of the greatest honors of my professional career. Over the past several years, we have achieved...
Cheyney University, Oldest HBCU In U.S., Has Accreditation Reaffirmed
However, the school also referred to the decision to remove its probation as "long-overdue." Cheyney University of Pennsylvania, the nation’s oldest HBCU, has had its accreditation reaffirmed in a critical win. The institution had been on probation since November 2023. The HBCU revealed encouraging news of its reconfirmed status...
New Jersey school districts face Title VI investigations
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights announced investigations for potential violations of Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act against two school districts in New Jersey for allegedly failing to respond adequately to accusations of bigotry. The districts were named on Tuesday as the Lenape...
College Together provides different path for Philadelphia students to earn their degrees
Sign up for Chalkbeat Philadelphia’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system.Sanya Sek worked hard in high school. She got all As, including in Advanced Placement courses. She applied to college and even got into Bryn Mawr.But her parents, both of whom had fled the Khmer Rouge in war-torn Cambodia when they were young, could not afford college, even though they prized education. The financial aid she was offered fell short of covering all the costs, including room and board, books, and the myriad ancillary fees. So she enrolled instead in Community College of Philadelphia.“I took...
Steer Announced As Acting Superintendent
Today, Pennsauken Public Schools announced Ms. Caroline Steer as acting superintendent. She replaces Dr. Ronnie Tarchichi, whose letter of resignation was accepted at the Board of Education meeting on June 10, 2024. “Pennsauken Public Schools welcomes Ms. Caroline Steer as Acting Superintendent, and thanks Dr. Ronnie Tarchichi for his service...
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.
Michelle Hall: Peirce College Graduate’s Journey to Commencement
Michelle Hall is a graduate of the Master of Science in Organizational Leadership & Management program at Peirce College and recipient of the Alumni Association’s Raymond L. Palzer ’52 Academic Leadership Award. Her journey has been an experience!. “Peirce College has changed my life. I am grateful to...
Sidwar stays close to home, commits to Rutgers
One of the Philadelphia Catholic League’s best, La Salle College High School’s 6 ‘3 quarterback Gavin Sidwar has pledged his commitment to Rutgers University. The three star QB held 10 notable division one offers, with Virginia Tech and Maryland also being seen as favorites for rising junior.
Salus University’s merger with Drexel made official by Middle States Commission’s approval
John Fry, president of Drexel University in Philadelphia, announced today that the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) has approved the merger of Salus University with Drexel. The approval makes merger plans long in the making official. In late March, Salus published a memo detailing the plan:. In the...
District Launches High School Student Forum
At school board meetings consistently since March, several speakers shared that we have students who feel unsupported, devalued, and unsafe in some of our schools. The speakers initially referenced Palestinian students, and we have also heard similar sentiments referencing other student groups, including but not limited to Jewish, Congolese, Haitian, and Sudanese students. Under our strategic plan, Accelerate Philly, our number one priority is student and staff physical safety and mental wellbeing. To that end, we are providing our first student support session.
Meet Baseball Coach of the Year: MLB pedigree built confidence in his high school players
Jeff Manto's belief quickly turned into reality. In his second season as head coach, Manto guided Conwell-Egan to a 16-6 record (9-3 in the Philadelphia Catholic League) and the school's first-ever baseball victory in the PIAA state playoffs. That's quite a transformation from a 1-13 mark (1-10 in the PCL)...
Interview with Carroll High Eagles Head Coach Matt Mellown
In the season premier of “The Wiregrass High School Football Report”, Phillip Jordan sits down with new Carroll High Eagles head coach Matt Mellown. After the 2023 season former head coach Patrick Plott moved on to become an assistant for the Auburn High Tigers. The Eagles made a great hire by brining in Mellown. He comes from Andalusia where he was the offensive coordinator. In the interview, Coach Mellown discusses how the first few months have been, strength and conditioning coach Logan Richards, past coaching experiences, the 2024 Carroll Eagles, and much more.
Philly students rally for more school funding at state capitol as budget debate grinds on
Sign up for Chalkbeat Philadelphia’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system.Students from 17 Philadelphia high schools rallied at the state capitol in Harrisburg last week to demand that lawmakers provide adequate support to their underfunded public schools.The roughly 40 students who participated in the rally were part of a Youth Leadership Fellowship at PhillyBOLT — which stands for Building Our Lives Together — to learn how to create change in their communities through field trips and curriculum. They also went on a similar trip to the city in May to stress the importance of school...
Incentivize Child Care in any Redevelopment of UArts Real Estate
The ranks of people left angry and confused over the abrupt closure of UArts have steadily spread outward from the inner rings of displaced students, teachers and staff. They now include lawmakers, lawyers and members of the broader arts community, all of whom continue to ask questions about the decision to close the 150-year-old institution, which the school’s board members claim was in “urgent” financial distress.
Philadelphia Elementary School Completes $22M Renovation Project
Edwin Forrest Elementary School in Philadelphia, Pa., recently celebrated the completion of a $22-million renovation project, according to a news release. The School District of Philadelphia partnered with DIGroup Architecture (DIG) for the project’s design. Work on the almost century-old campus included significant interior renovations, repairs to the exterior building envelope, and restoration.
School of Design announces new faculty, department heads for 2024-25 academic year
The Stuart Weitzman School of Design announced new faculty members and department chairs for the 2024-25 academic year. According to a June 25 announcement from the School of Design, the school is welcoming seven new faculty members and two new department chairs for the upcoming school year. In the announcement, School of Design Dean Fritz Steiner said that the “newest faculty members share our school’s commitment to working across disciplines and cultural divides to make progress on both fronts.”
Immaculata University To Offer New Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision for Fall 2025
Immaculata University is expanding with a new program, the Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision will launch in the fall of 2025. Immaculata University is expanding its impact with the introduction of its first Ph.D. program. The Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision will launch in the fall of 2025.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.