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Mayor Parker outlines extended-day program for 25 district, charter schools

PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — City officials have officially announced a pilot for year-round extended-day programs at 25 district and charter schools. At first, the School District of Philadelphia said it would launch extended-day programs at 20 area schools. But Mayor Cherelle Parker announced at City Hall Thursday, that five charters were added to the list, bringing the total to 25. Starting this…

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Audenried Charter graduates score big with record $4 million in scholarships

by Kiara Santos: Philadelphia Tribune, June 7, 2024 Graduating seniors at Universal Audenried Charter School, formerly known as Charles Y. Audenried High School in South Philadelphia were rewarded a historic $4 million in academic scholarships. The 105-student graduating class had 50 students, who earned competence or advance levels on the National Occupational Competency Testing Institute,…

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Universal Alcorn Jazz Journey Celebration

Thirty-one students from Universal Alcorn Performing Arts had the pleasure of participating in a special noon time jazz performance titled, “Night Club & Noon” at South Restaurant & Jazz Club in conjunction with Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz & Performing Arts on Thursday, May 23rd. Mr. Earl Brown of Jazz Journey allowed the scholars of…

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Universal Institute Virtual Career Day

On Thursday, May 23rd, the scholars of Universal Institute Charter School had the pleasure of participating in a Virtual Career Fair w/Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel, undefeated Light Heavyweight Boxer Atis Oberlton, Chick Fil-A Restaurant owner Sereena Quick and former UICS employee & NBA Trainer Ellis Gindraw.  Each speaker addressed student scholars in grades k – 8 about…

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Universal Audenried Senior Career and Technical Symposium

On Wednesday, May 15th, Universal Audenried Charter High School graduating class of ’24 held their exciting 8th Annual Senior Symposium, showcasing their knowledge and skills learned in their respective Career Technical Education (CTE) courses – Automotive, Health Related Technology, Commercial and Advertising Art, Culinary, and Engineering over the last three years in the form of a…

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Universal Audenried’s Player of the Year
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Universal Vare students on the fast track

By Mark Zimmaro South Philly Review More than three dozen students from Universal Vare STEM & Arts Academy Charter School in South Philly were lauded for their hard work in completing a 10-week course at the Urban Youth Racing Build a Dream Program. About 40 students took part in the program, which is designed to…

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Universal Vare & Urban Youth Racing

For the first time in the history of establishing the Urban Youth Racing Build a Dream Program, 40 students from Universal Vare STEM & Arts Academy Charter School were lauded for completing a 10-week course designed to teach science, technology, engineering, and mathematics via the magic of motorsports and prepare students for a fast-paced career in the…

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Universal Creighton Celebrates Black History Month
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Universal Alcorn Soul Sounds

Universal Alcorn Charter School Performing Arts Academy Celebrated Black History Month.

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