Education
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County’s Youth Program Allows Young Offenders to Avoid Prosecution
Young, nonviolent offenders in Abington and throughout Montgomery County have the option to avoid prosecution by participating in the Youth Aid Panel program, writes Vinny Vela for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In addition to Abington, 32 other police departments offer this alternative for juveniles between ages 10 and 17 for minor cases like shoplifting, vandalism, and…
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See Which Montco Public High Schools Are Among 40 Top-Rated in Philadelphia Area
Six Montgomery County schools are among the 40 top-rated public high schools in the Philadelphia region, according to a recently published list by the Philadelphia Magazine. The top performers in the city and its suburbs – listed alphabetically – were determined by standardized tests and graduation rates, among other statistical measures. Harriton made the list…
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Two Montco High Schools Honored By Special Olympics for Work on Inclusivity
Springfield Township High School and Upper Merion Area High School have been named National Banner Unified Champion Schools by the Special Olympics, writes Julia Hatmaker for Penn Live. The two schools have been recognized for the work they do to ensure they are inclusive when it comes to both sports and leadership activities for all…
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WCU Honored for Its Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion with Award from National Publication
West Chester University has received the 2020 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education. As a recipient of the annual HEED Award — a national honor recognizing U.S. colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion —…
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Student March from Lower Merion High to Overbrook High in West Philly to Spotlight Education Inequity
A student march from Lower Merion High School in Ardmore to Overbrook High School in West Philadelphia has brought attention to education inequity in Pennsylvania, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Despite being separated by less than four miles, the two schools along with their communities are vastly different. In Lower Merion, the average…
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Center School, a local independent school in Abington, is opening its doors for in-person instruction this fall
At a time when most students and parents are preparing to start the school year in a virtual environment, and when most parents are concerned that the level of education that will be provided virtually will not be adequate to address their child’s educational needs, Center School is pleased that it will be opening its…
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6 Critical Factors to Weigh When Deciding Where To Get an MBA in the Philadelphia Area
By Leslie Feldman If you’re reading this article, congratulations on deciding to go back and get an MBA. You have made a great decision to seek a degree that companies are looking for when hiring employees for top level positions. However, choosing where to get an MBA from so many options out there can sometimes…
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Easing Your Conflict Over the Start of a “New Normal” School Year
By Wendi Rank After three nights of heartburn and nightmares, I’m ready to admit I’m anxious about school. I’m also confused as to why Sandra Bullock had a star turn in my nightmare. If celebrities are going to pop up in my sleep, I’d like to request Chris Evans. Chris Pratt would get the job…
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Despite Pandemic, North Penn High School Marching Band Will Have a Season
North Penn High School marching band will not lose out this season, but their experience will be significantly different than what the members are used to, writes Marcus Espinoza for FOX 29. “Our number one priority was to make sure that the kids would be safe and create an environment where we could successfully have…
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Practical Tips for Preparing College Kids in a Pandemic
By Wendi Rank Once, during college, I spent spring break in Cancun, Mexico. That’s the extent of the story I’m willing to put in print. With a child four years out from her own spring break, I often reflect on that trip. The advice I’d offer. The warnings I’d give. But over the last few…
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The Lincoln Center Offers Tips on Preparing for the New School Year
By Jodi Ervin As the new school year rapidly approaches, school districts are facing new expectations and questions about what lies ahead. Schools and communities have banded together to determine the best approach to navigating this challenging time, to make the best decisions for every child. One key discussion centers around how parents and educators…
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MCCC New Online Interview Series “Prof Talks” Highlights Diverse Industry Professionals
In a new online series, Montgomery County Community College students and members of the community will have the opportunity to get a unique look at the workforce ahead of them. “Prof Talks” is an interdisciplinary, interactive, online interview series that features diverse professionals from a wide array of industries to help students gain new insights…
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MCCC Offering New Program for First-Time Students
Montgomery County Community College is offering a new program of its own creation called the College Connection Experience (CCE) that is designed to help first-time college students not only get started, but to stay the course and achieve their goals. Supported by a Title III grant for the U.S. Department of Education, CCE is an…
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St. Joseph’s University Is Preparing Students to Enter Growing Billion-Dollar Esports Industry
St. Joseph’s University is preparing its students to enter a growing billion-dollar esports industry with the launch of its new esports class and club, writes Kennedy Rose for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The program will debut this fall. The goal is to engage the latest generation of students and get them ready for a career…
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Lawmaker Introduces Legislation That Would Award Medal of Honor to VFMA Grad, WWII Hero
U.S. Rep. John Joyce has introduced legislation that would award the Medal of Honor to Lt. Eric Fisher Wood Jr., a Valley Forge Military Academy graduate and World War II hero, writes Mark Pesto for Task & Purpose, a military-focused digital media company. After being separated from his unit, Wood gathered a group of allied…
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Arcadia University President Honored with Minority Business Leader Award
The Philadelphia Business Journal honored Arcadia University President Ajay Nair with its 12th annual Minority Business Leader Award for his commitment to equity and inclusion, write Ryan Sharrow and Casey Darnell for The Philadelphia Business Journal. As the first person of color to serve as Arcadia University’s president, Nair is motivated by the passion he…
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Bryn Mawr Among Nation’s Top 50 Colleges for Renewable Energy
According to a new report by PennEnvironment, Bryn Mawr College is among the top fifty colleges and universities in the country for embracing renewable energy, writes Frank Kummer for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Bryn Mawr gets all of its electricity through renewable sources, primarily by buying renewable energy credits. RECs allow institutions to buy renewable power…
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Phoenixville Native Studying Sports Journalism Earns Prestigious Gig at Arizona State University
Phoenixville native Tyler Manion, a senior at Arizona State University’s renowned Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication, recently co-hosted Sun Devil Welcome, a virtual event that welcomed more than 13,000 new students to ASU, writes Hannah Moulton Belec for ASU Now. Manion hosted the traditional ceremony alongside Tuna Giuliano, with whom he already…
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