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Students are Diving into the Water Industry with a Trade School Summer Internship Experience at the Chester Water Authority
CHESTER, PA — Five students and one recent graduate from Thaddeus Stevens College and Williamson College of the Trades are starting their careers with a splash. For the first time in its history, Chester Water Authority (CWA) is providing a comprehensive internship program designed to provide a perfect blend of training, hands-on experience, project work, specialized training, and evaluation in the water industry. This program is not just about gaining work experience; it’s about immersing students in the industry, understanding its intricacies, and making meaningful contributions.
Antisemitism runs rampant in Philadelphia schools, Jewish group alleges in civil rights complaint
The School District of Philadelphia 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.Video in the player above is from a previous Action News report.The district, among the largest public school systems in the U.S., has ignored persistent harassment and bullying of Jewish students, some of whom have been forced to drop out, lawyers wrote in the complaint. Some teachers and administrators have spread inflammatory anti-Jewish and anti-Israel messages on social media and even in the classroom without repercussion,...
Gov. John Carney signs bill to provide free school meals to low-income Delaware students into law
WILMINGTON — Surrounded by Joseph E. Johnson Elementary School students and educational advocates, Gov. John Carney signed legislation into law Tuesday that will guarantee free school meals for
“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 […]
Midstate college looking to sell 30 acres of unused land
(WHTM) — A Midstate college is looking to sell almost 30 acres of its land. “So, we’re super excited,” said Dr. Linda Fedrizzi-Williams, the President of Central Penn College. Fedrizzi-Williams tells abc27 News, the school is looking to sell unused acres of land on and off campus. “We are seeing who in the community wants […]
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