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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.
Upper Darby ramps up recruitment efforts amid nationwide school bus driver shortage
UPPER DARBY, Pa. (CBS) — The Upper Darby School District is working to hire more staff amid a nationwide shortage of school bus drivers.The district has 80 school bus drivers on staff but needs 15 to 20 more. The clock is ticking, with the first day of school coming up on Monday, Aug. 26.John-Paul Loggia, transportation supervisor for the Upper Darby School District, said the district is working hard on recruitment."We have daily open houses for hiring that we post on social media," Loggia said. "We have flyers out. We have incentives that we put in for our drivers, attendance...
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.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, the complaint said.The Anti-Defamation League, a prominent Jewish advocacy group, asked...
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
Brandeis Center sues U.S. Department of Education over dismissal of Penn antisemitism complaint
The Brandeis Center, a nonprofit organization focused on advancing the rights of Jewish people, has sued the United States Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights for dismissing a complaint filed in November alleging that Penn fostered a hostile environment for Jewish students and failed to address repeated incidents of antisemitism.
Penn Dental faculty allege declining education quality, retaliatory environment under Dean Mark Wolff
When Mark Wolff assumed the deanship of Penn’s School of Dental Medicine in July 2018, then-Penn President Amy Gutmann expressed her confidence that he would “bring this storied school to even greater heights.”. Stepping into his new role at Penn after a yearslong career at New York University’s...
West Chester Student Wins Prestigious Dunkin’ Scholarship
Natalia Rodriguez Lopez of West Chester (R) with DCCC President Marta Yera Cronin, Ed.D. /Submitted Image. DELAWARE and CHESTER COUNTIES, PA — Natalia Rodriguez Lopez, a student at Delaware County Community College (DCCC), has been awarded a 2024 Dunkin’ Philadelphia Regional Scholarship. Lopez, a native of Colombia, is among 20 students chosen from over 1,260 applicants to receive $5,000 towards their education.
Up to $5k Scholarship for Low-Income Mothers Pursuing Their First Degree, Due: 8/1
Background: Established in 2003, the Patsy Takemoto Mink Education Foundation is dedicated to educational access, opportunity, and equity for low-income women, especially mothers. In 2023, the Foundation will offer five Education Support Awards of up to $5,000 each to assist low-income women with children who are pursuing education or training.
Millis 8th grade track and fielders compete in nationals
Above, from left: Millis Middle School track members Dillon FitzGerald, Jayden Montero, Stone DeLuca. During Millis Middle School’s spring 2024 track season, Jayden Montero, Stone DeLuca, and Dillon FitzGerald qualified for the New Balance Nationals meet at UPenn’s Franklin field in Philadelphia and attended the meet June 13 and 14.
Abington siblings, Fencing Academy of Philadelphia’s Wyncote location feat. by FOX29
Fencing Academy of Philadelphia’s Wyncote location (827 Glenside Avenue) was recently featured by FOX29 News in a segment titled “Fencing camp kids are always ready for action”. Mark Masters, the academy’s founder, was interviewed about his upcoming coaching duties at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, which...
Saint Joseph’s University President Charts Long-Term Path of Rapid Growth and Change
Saint Joseph's University President Cheryl McConnell is charting a path for growth for the university. Saint Joseph’s University will soon have the longest-tenure president of the Philadelphia area’s five largest colleges. As a result, St. Joe’s is charting a long-term path guided by its sense of stability, writes...
Philly 11th-12th Graders: Take Classes & Earn College Credit at Penn for FREE
The University of Pennsylvania’s Young Scholars High School Program allows academically outstanding juniors and seniors attending a local high school to take college courses (and earn college credit) at Penn in the fall and spring semesters. In the Young Scholars Program, you can pursue your discipline beyond the level offered in secondary schools, get a head start on your college requirements, or explore a brand-new field that interests you. It’s an exciting chance to explore new ideas and experience life in a college classroom.
Students, teachers and parents take part in first forum on Israel-Hamas War held by Philly School District
Fifteen students joined a group of around 20 teachers and parents on Thursday at the Philadelphia School District’s first in a series of forums for students to share how they’ve felt marginalized amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas War.
Maura Buri: Peirce College MBA Graduate and Raymond L. Palzer Academic Leadership Award Winner
In June 2024, Peirce College celebrated its 159th Commencement Ceremony and to continue the celebration, the College will feature some of its Class of 2024 graduates through the summer. One is Maura Buri, full-time Collections Manager, Master of Business Administration (MBA) Graduate, and Alumni Association Raymond L. Palzer ’52 Academic...
Recent Furness High School Grad Uses Temporary Clinic Position as Pathway Toward Full-time Nursing Career
Sylvain Farrel recently graduated from Furness High School. Now working at a clinic in South Philadelphia, he hopes to leverage that into an eventual nursing career after attending Villanova University in the fall. Sylvain Farrel, a recent Horace H. Furness High School graduate, is hoping to turn his temporary position...
Maria Hosein • Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School
Maria Hosein has held several roles at PA Cyber during the last 18 years. For the past decade, she has been a third grade educator. As a blended classroom teacher, her students engage in a mix of live and self-paced instruction. She uses various interventions based on students’ individual diagnostics...
Little Flower freshman/sophomore shows no fear in learning
Diana Voscott had dreams of being a great swimmer. Unfortunately, that’s all they were. Voscott is a rising sophomore at Little Flower High School, and when she enrolled at the school, she really wanted to be a member of the Sentinels swim team. It’s a great club that under...
Get college-ready with the College Trunk Party from Illuminated Hearts and Urban Art Gallery
Philadelphia, PA – Illuminated Hearts, a home care service agency, and the Urban Art Gallery are partnering to throw college-bound students a College Trunk Party! Students have the opportunity to receive school essentials by attending, with basic necessities from dorm room to study supplies. Illuminated Hearts CEO, Kionna Perry, understands that students are starting over […]
Teaching Artists for Kids & Teen Classes
Main Line Art Center seeks energetic and creative teaching artists to enhance our youth class offerings. Expertise in drawing and painting, ceramics & sculpture, digital media, or jewelry are all welcome. Classes are themed and may incorporate mixed media techniques for a range of beginner and experienced young artists. Ideal...
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