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Esperanza College Continues to Make Higher Education Accessible in Our Community

Fulfilling Our Purpose ….. STUDENT SERVICES FINANCE OFFICE At Esperanza College we offer our students financial support through several funding options: 1) Free Aid – which includes our International Scholarship, Presidential Scholarship, Pell Grant, PHEAA State Grant, and most importantly the Esperanza Grant; 2) Federal Student Loans both subsidized and unsubsidized and; 3) Self Help…
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Esperanza Remains Committed to Community Development

Education and Community Development Department This year, Esperanza accomplished ambitious goals in education and community development. Through the Hunting Park Community Science Network, we have exposed our residents to a number of science-related events, including a “Discovery Day” in Hunting Park and a “Creation Station” at Esperanza College, with a combined attendance of approximately 500…
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I Found You Giving: An Advent Meditation by Pastor Ruben Ortiz

During the time of Advent, Esperanza has invited clergy members to contribute guest columns reflecting on the meaning of the season and values we learn through the fulfillment of the birth of Christ. This is the second in our series. Who is the most generous person you know?  I don’t mean the Mother Theresa’s nor…
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Esperanza Academy Student Wins Penn Law Essay Competition

Esperanza is proud to announce that Esperanza Academy Charter High School 11th grader, Hector Rivera, won the Award of Excellence for the Penn Race, Poverty and Change essay competition for which he wrote a persuasive essay about Lau v. Nicols, a case that paved the way for ESL accommodations to guarantee more educational equality. He…
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Esperanza Cyber Charter School’s First Graduate

Esperanza is incredibly proud to announce the first ever graduate from the Esperanza Cyber Charter School,  Ana Adames, who has been here since its founding 3 years ago. The ceremony was small, but it was immensely important. When asked if she would like to say a few words, Ana thanked the staff at ECCS and…
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In Celebration of the Gift: An Advent Meditation by Rev. Dr. Nelson Rivera

During the time of Advent, Esperanza has invited clergy members to contribute guest columns reflecting on the meaning of the season and values we learn through the fulfillment of the birth of Christ. This is the first in our series. We often hear that the Advent/Christmas cycle is a time for giving. Giving, and exchanging…
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Esperanza Cyber Charter School: A New Way to Learn

In an article by Philadelphia Neighborhoods, Esperanza Cyber Charter School is highlighted as a new way to learn in Hunting Park. ECCS has the flexibility to cater to students and families with non-traditional schedules or extenuating circumstances. Some student enroll to relieve themselves of severe bullying, others may have a lot of responsibilities at home…
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Be Empowered By Being Informed: Immigration Executive Action

Now that President Obama has made his announcement on Immigration Action, it is important to make sure that our community has the facts it needs in order to educate those who need it most and continue to advocate for comprehensive reform. The President’s executive actions: Increase border security, making it more likely for someone crossing…
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“Your Address Should Not Determine Whether You Can Get a Great Education”

Featured on NewsWorks: Philadelphia charter school parents, students, leaders and advocates rallied Tuesday outside of school district headquarters, calling on the School Reform Commission to approve more charters. Among them was Vanessa Herrera, a senior at Esperanza Academy Charter High School who said the school has given her more self confidence and has helped her…
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