Education

The Root; Published By Kalyn Womack It took 14-year-old Xavier Jones two hours to get to his eighth-grade graduation. Not because he was stuck in a traffic jam or went the long way because of a detour. Jones intentionally made a six-mile journey by foot underneath the heat of the morning sun because he was determined to get that diploma […]

F.I.R.E Academy is open to incoming and current high school students only. Fire Rescue Training & Careers Exploration Within The Fire & Rescue Department. Time & Location Jul 17, 9:00 AM – Jul 27, 3:00 PM Hillsborough Community College – Ybor , 2112 N 15th St, Tampa, FL 33605, USA About the Event We will […]

St. Pete Catalyst; Published By Mark Parker Leadership and stakeholders across the University of South Florida system rejoiced Thursday as the Tampa Bay institution achieved an ambitious goal – an invitation to join the Association of American Universities (AAU). Academic leaders nationwide consider membership the pinnacle of recognition for research colleges. Before Thursday, just 65 institutions – […]

The Root; Published By Angela Johnson Last week, we told you about a Miami-area parent whose complaints about Amanda Gorman’s poem, “The Hill We Climb,” caused its removal from a local elementary school. Now, that parent is admitting to what the rest of us already knew to be true – she didn’t read the damn thing. […]

Stunt, Jump, Cheer & Dance with the TC Cheerleaders Includes Lunch, Snacks, Drinks, A Shirt & a Link to a Picture from Both Days Email TampaCatholicCheerleading@gmail.com for Registration Link!!

As a 2023 graduate of the schools listed below, you qualify for a Promise Scholarship that pays the full tuition and fees for associate degrees and financial aid-eligible certificates at SPC! This is a great chance to earn a degree without any debt from your first two years of college. To qualify, you’ll need to:

JULY 24 -28, 2023 Midtown Jamerson Center – Room 146 SPC is offering support to First Time in College (FTIC) students this summer! Join us for an orientation as you learn about our Academic and Student Services resources. Free lunch and supplies. Choose your day and register at: https://web.spcollege.edu/survey/35098 Receive Information on: • Financial Aid • Faculty Sessions […]

Black Enterprise; Published By Lauren Nutall While HBCUs produce some of the most accomplished athletes of our time, they often have limited access to resources and lack visibility, Forbes revealed HBCU student-athletes face unique challenges in their pursuit of success. Many HBCU student-athletes encounter obstacles that inhibit their professional and personal progress including limited media coverage and recruiting difficulties. […]

St. Pete Catalyst; Published By Mark Parker Decorum calls for absolute quiet inside a public library. For St. Petersburg’s longtime main library, however, the silence has been deafening. When the President Barack Obama Main Library closed for renovations in April 2021, shortly after its renaming ceremony, city officials expected construction to complete by late 2022 or early […]

I Love The Burg; Published By Andrew Harlan St. Pete is a city of readers. Our beautiful literary city has a wonderful library system, and it’s working hard to make sure all kids have access to great books all summer long. The free educational summer programming will be offered May 27 through July 30 with […]

Providing opportunities for the stakeholders of Pinellas County Schools to engage with the School Board, Superintendent and district leadership is imperative to continuous improvement for our students, families, staff and community. Following the success of the Superintendent Listen and Learn series, expanding this type of commitment to be visible in the community will continue to […]

I Love The Burg; Published By Andrew Harlan St. Petersburg is stepping up its game to ensure a safer and brighter future for its youth, and Mayor Kenneth T. Welch is leading the charge with an impressive multi-pronged initiative. This plan is all about tackling neighborhood safety concerns head-on and creating opportunities that will empower […]

The Weekly Challenger, Published By Goliath J. Davis, III ST. PETERSBURG — I have written extensively about the saga at Hollywood High for the last three years, and it appears the district administration has continually ignored the warnings. For three consecutive years, approximately one-half of the scholars eligible for graduation each year were not on […]

The Root; Published By Kalyn Womack A 15-year-old student was suspended for recording a video of her teacher using racial slurs circulated social media, according to The Washington Post. The student’s mother criticized the district for punishing her daughter for exposing the teacher’s alleged misconduct. Mary Walton, a Glendale High School sophomore, recorded her Geometry teacher while he […]

The Root, Published By Candace McDuffie On Tuesday (May 16), Vice President Kamala Harris will convene with over 35 young men of color—comprised of entrepreneurs and small business owners—to offer resources and discuss strategies for economic empowerment. This engagement is the latest in a series for Harris, who has completed several of these events both at the White House and […]

WASHINGTON (AP) — Howard University is turning to an experienced scholar of the African diaspora to serve as its new university president. Ben Vinson III, currently the provost at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, will officially take over as president from the retiring Wayne Frederick on Sept. 1. Vinson is a historian specializing in […]

Students will learn and practice several diagnostic and automotive maintenance and repair skills including:Personal Safety (PPE)Hand, Power, and Specialty ToolsTire Inspection, Repair, and ReplacementBattery Maintenance and Charging including the use of Digital Volt Ohm Meters and understanding Basic Code ReadingOil and Filter ChangeBulb ReplacementInsurance: Proof of Insurance is required for all participantsEligible: High Schools Students […]

From Savory to sweet, students attending this Culinary Summer Camp will learn how to bake, stir fry, and grill culinary delights of all kinds. Participants will be introduced to kitchen safety and sanitation techniques. On a culinary trip around the world, students will learn to make common breakfast dishes to international cuisine. Using their attention […]

After learning protocols for working in the high-tech machine shop, participants will learn blueprint reading and quality control concepts. Students with an interest in manufacturing, fabrication, and production will enjoy the hands-on learning experience of assisting with the CNC manufacturing process using industry-standard equipment. As an immersive summer camp experience, students will learn to use […]

Students will learn allied health skills during interactive labs including Vital Signs, Inserting Foley Catheters, Measuring Intake and Output, Using Assistive Devices, Bed Making, Care of the Infant, Wound Care, Sterile Technique, and Medical Administration. 3D anatomy and dissection activities will be conducted using high-tech Anatomage simulation equipment. During the Body Systems Science Fair, students […]