Shorecrest Prep and Jack and Jill Inc. to Host HBCU College Fair
ST. PETERSBURG – The Suncoast Chapter Teens of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. will host its inaugural Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) …
Baker on education
BY CINDY CARTER, Staff Writer ST. PETERSBURG — It’s no secret that former Mayor Rick Baker feels that education is very important. As mayor of St. …
JPPNA awards five scholars
Alliyah and Alexis Eberhart with proud grandmother Shirley Abrams BY RAVEN JOY SHONEL, Staff Writer ST. PETERSBURG – Annually, the Jordan Park …
A leader with fanatical expectations
Dr. Dallas Jackson BY Dexter McCree, Feature Writer ST. PETERSBURG — The new leader of John Hopkins Middle School, Dr. Dallas Jackson, is …
Relationships are this principal’s principle!
Kathleen Young-Parker BY DEXTER MCCREE, Feature Writer ST. PETERSBURG – The track to being an administrator all started for Kathleen Young-Parker at …
Leading with a smile
Keila Victor BY DEXTER MCCREE, Feature Writer ST. PETERSBURG – Bay Vista Fundamental Elementary just got a face lift with the addition of a brand new …
Back to jail
Dear Editor: This Aug. 10 is the day Pinellas County will be opening its gates for our K-12 grade public school students. Popular television shows and local …
Help with homework
Homework Helpline: 727-547-7223 The Homework Helpline offers free homework help for students in grades 1 through 12. The Helpline is staffed by Pinellas …
Free college readiness workshop this weekend
TAMPA – A free College Readiness Workshop will be held this Saturday at the Robert W. Saunders Library, located at 1505 N Nebraska Ave. in Tampa, from 10 …
Half of pupils expelled from school have mental health issue, study finds
Sally Weale | The Guardian Half of all pupils expelled from school are suffering from a recognised mental health problem, according to a study. Those who are …
Georgetown enslaved her ancestors. Now she’s an incoming student.
By Wilborn P. Nobles III, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune Elizabeth Thomas believes almost every black person in the U.S. has an idea that their ancestors were …
Could a gap year after high school make financial sense?
BY NATHANIEL SILLIN In some parts of the world, a gap year – a year-long break between high school and college – is the norm. It’s starting to catch …
It’s Bee season
ST. PETERSBURG — Two! Four! Six! Eight! We sure appreciate all of the families that participated in the eighth annual James Weldon Johnson Community Library …
This north Philly comic book event is a con on a mission
By Autumn Kelly, Newsweek Nestled on Broad Street between Susquehanna Avenue and Dauphin streets right off Temple University’s campus is the TECH …
Taking you to school
Patricia Wright BY PATRICIA WRIGHT, Area 4 Superintendent ST. PETERSBURG – Many of our schools hold great significance in our hearts for one reason …
A woman of faith
BY DEXTER MCCREE, Feature Writer ST. PETERSBURG – Cori Jai Daniels is a young woman of faith and strength. The 2017 graduate of Gibbs High School learned to …
‘I will never give up’
BY DEXTER MCCREE, Feature Writer ST. PETERSBURG – Cyrel Robinson hopes to be remembered as that person who did not give up in the face of adversity and is …
Going in the right direction
BY DEXTER MCCREE, Feature Writer ST. PETERSBURG – Many students falter after switching schools, but not Romari Black. She decided to work hard academically …