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Catapult Academy Partners With Community Entities to Expand Program and Opportunities

March 15, 2017 admin 0

Catapult Academy, a continuing education school on Jacksonville’s northside have expanded their curriculum to provide more opportunities for those desiring an alternative high school environment. Currently, they have over 1,400 students in grades 9-12. The […]

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Vystar Credit Union Prepares Ribault Students for Financial and Tax Preparation Careers

March 1, 2017 admin 0

The Vystar Academy of Business and Finance at Jean Ribault High School was established in 2009 with support from VyStar Credit Union and is one of only 27 academies to be recognized out of more […]

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Forget TED Talks, EWC’s Tiger Talks Educates and Engages Local College Students

February 28, 2017 Staff 0

TED, the nonprofit devoted to spreading ideas in the form of short, powerful talks began in 1984 as a conference where Technology, Entertainment and Design converged.Today, TED covers almost all topics — from science to […]

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Black History Lives on in Photographic Tribute

February 15, 2017 admin 0

In honor of Black History Month, Rutledge Pearson Child Development Daycare Center asked students to attend class dressed as a Black history civil rights activist or iconic figure that represents civil rights and/or the African […]

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The Harvard Law Review Just Elected its First Black Woman President

February 13, 2017 Staff 0

(Photo credit Harvard.edu) By Damola Durosomo, okayafrica.com Once again, Black women come through and save the day. In between all the dispiriting news about the world crumbling all around us, we learn that Nigerian student, […]

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The Jacksonville Alphas Award Scholarships and Recognition to High School Orators

February 9, 2017 admin 0

The Upsilon Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. rewarded nine students at its MLK Oratorical Competition, Saturday, February 4, 2017. Celebrating it’s 9th anniversary, Upsilon Lambda, the Jacksonville alumni chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha […]

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Simmons Pediatrics A/B Honor Roll Celebration

February 1, 2017 admin 0

Simmons Pediatrics saluted their honor students for excellent achievements in 2015-2016 by making the A-B Honor Rolls at their various schools. This year’s event marking the 12th Anniversary was held once again at Dave & […]

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Raines Educator One of Five Finalists Announced for 2017 Florida Blue Duval County Teacher of the Year

January 31, 2017 Staff 0

Five exceptional public school educators were named finalists for the 2017 Florida Blue Duval County Teacher of the Year. The finalists were selected by a committee of educators, community members and business leaders from a […]

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Tens of Thousands of Louisiana College Students are About to Lose Half Their Scholarship Money

December 26, 2016 Staff 0

By Katie Lobosco, CNN Aja Jefferson, a freshman at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, needs to come up with $1,300 more for tuition next semester — and so do tens of thousands of other […]

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Event Attracted Hundreds of Students Seeking Scholarship Funds

December 8, 2016 admin 0

Wealth Watchers Inc. recently hosted the Generation Wealth Scholarship Fair to provide students and their family’s direct access to organizations that provide scholarships. The free event was held at Edward Waters College, featuring workshops, vendors, […]

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