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A school district in Indiana is launching a program that would allow schools to package up catering leftovers and send them home with students. According to U.S. News, many students enrolled in Indiana’s Elkhart School District receive free or discounted prices on cafeteria food during the school week. The resources provided ensure that the children don’t […]
EGOT winner John Legend revealed that he’s not surprised by the recent college admission scandal that’s implicated Lori Loughlin and Felicity Huffman. The actresses were two of 50 people participating in a college bribery scheme to get their loved ones admitted to elite colleges like Georgetown, Yale, and USC. While the names involved were shocking, […]
Marc Ecko’s impact is woven throughout pop culture, and now he’s using that influence to spark important conversations about education. Ecko’s clothing line, Eckō Unlimited, founded in 1993 and emblematic of ‘90s/early aughts culture, incorporated hip-hop and skater styles, and soon became universally recognizable by its rhino logo. Ecko soon went on to expand the brand, […]
Kevin Durant is looking to use his position in order to help teens better their future by offering assistance to students hoping to gain a college degree. Sports Illustrated‘s Emily Caron reports that the NBA superstar has partnered with the College Track organization to establish the Durant Center Prince George’s County, Maryland. The center which will be […]
Campaigns across the country, both local and federal, have forged partnerships with celebrities in hopes of expanding the visibility of their political messages. During the 2018 midterms, everyone from Brad Pitt to Chris Paul appeared in ‘Get Out the Vote’ efforts, urging elligible voters to exercise their democratic right. While their support should be applauded, fairweather […]
Lil Jon knows the value of education. And the importance of giving back. On Tuesday, AOL confirmed the 47-year-old rapper has opened the doors to Mafi Atitekpo DA Primary School in eastern Ghana. The effort was part of Jon’s ongoing support of Pencils for Promise, a “for-purpose” organization that builds schools in developing countries like Guatemala, Laos, Nicaragua, and […]
Diddy is helping to open a charter school in the Bronx. The Bad Boy mogul announced on Instagram that he’s giving money to the third outpost of Dr. Steve Perry’s Capital Prep Charter School in the near future. I have some special amazing news!! We are opening up our THIRD SCHOOL – […]
