Graduation
In partnership with Next Gen Personal Finance, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced a new course requirement starting with the 2031 graduating class. Beginning in 2027, California is requiring all high schools to offer a one-semester-long financial literacy course as an elective. This makes California the 26th state in the country to add financial literacy as […]
The first class of GiGi U, a learning program designed for adults with Down syndrome, celebrated their graduation on May 2, 2024, in Rochester, NY. This program, hosted by GiGi’s Playhouse Rochester, has successfully equipped its graduates with the necessary skills to secure employment. The curriculum at GiGi U included both group programs—such as cooking, […]
Dreams have no timeline, and sometimes they even take 80 years. Pearl Neumann was recently just honored with a diploma from Spencerport High School at age 100. According to the district, Neumann was unable to complete her degree as a teenager because she was busy working on her family’s farm. At the graduation ceremony, the […]
Verda Tetteh, 17, just graduated from Fitchburg High School last Friday. During her ceremony she made an announcement asking that her $40,000 scholarship go to someone attending community college. Tetteh said: “I am so very grateful for this. But I also know that I am not the one who needs this the most.” The Principal, […]
Here is some cautiously good news. The Rochester City School District released the graduation rate for the 2019 – 20 school year. The district reported that its graduation rate is 68.2%. The reason I say the cautiously good news is because the New York State Education Department has not confirmed these numbers. However, this is […]
Beyoncé Knowles-Carter delivered an incredible and inspirational commencement speech for the YouTube Originals Dear Class of 2020. The virtual commencement event celebrated graduates worldwide on Sunday via live stream on YouTube Originals channel. Michelle Obama’s Reach Higher initiative kicked off the first hour which included her, Barack Obama, and Beyoncé’s speeches. The ceremony lasted just […]
The CEO of University Prep Charter School for Young Men, Walter Larkin, wanted to do something special for the 2020 graduates who have been affected by the coronavirus pandemic. With schools being shut down, seniors haven’t been able to enjoy the final two months of their last year in high school. Many events like the […]
Several “Dear Class of 2020” virtual graduation tributes have occurred during the pandemic because of high school, college and other academic graduation cancellations. YouTube previously announced that it plans to live-stream a special commencement ceremony on June 6 to honor graduates from all age levels and walks of life. The ceremony will feature appearances by […]
Facebook is stepping up in a huge way to help the graduating class of 2020. On May 15th Facebook will broadcast #Graduation2020 which will include Oprah Winfrey!! Yes! Oprah will give the commencement speech during the #Graduation2020: Facebook and Instagram Celebrate The Class of 2020 ceremony. There will be a musical performance by Miley Cyrus […]
One thing is clear the University of Florida was not about to let students celebrate in dance as they walked the stage at their graduation ceremony.
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