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				<title><![CDATA[Happy Holidays from Hope Partnership for Education!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[As we come to the close of a meaningful year, we are filled with gratitude for the students, families, staff, and supporters who make our school such a joyful and caring community. Our center will be closed for winter break and will reopen on January 5 as we look ahead to an exciting new semester together.

If you are interested in making an end-of-year gift, contributions received by December 31 help us finish the year strong and continue providing a high-quality, joy-filled education for our students. Your support ensures that Hope remains a place where young people are encouraged, challenged, and celebrated each day.

Wishing you a peaceful holiday season and a bright start to the new year]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 15:16:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[There's Still Time to Be Part of Giving Tuesday!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[This Giving Tuesday, your generosity can help us reach our goal of $2,500 to support our students. Every gift you make today helps open the door to Student Council–led initiatives, field trips, and student-led projects across our school.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2025 16:02:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Hope’s 2025 Annual Report Is Here!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Discover the moments, milestones, and student stories that shaped this past year at Hope Partnership for Education. Our Annual Report highlights the growth happening across our classrooms, the programs that are helping students learn and lead, and the incredible community that makes it all possible. Take a look and see how our students continue to grow with curiosity, confidence, and joy.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2025 09:31:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Join us for The Excellence of Hope, our 19th Annual Friendraiser!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[“The Excellence of Hope” annual Friendraiser celebrates Hope Partnership for Education’s students, staff, and members of the alumni network with champions at our largest community and fundraising event of the year. On behalf of the Board of Trustees and Mr. Virgil Sheppard, President & CEO, join us for a joy-filled evening of live music, dinner, and a silent auction! Visit our event page for more details and to purchase your tickets today!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2025 13:26:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Reflecting on a Year of Growth: Our 2024–2025 Impact Report]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[This year, our students didn’t just meet expectations - they exceeded them. From powerful academic strides to inspiring moments in the arts and global learning, the 2024–2025 school year was defined by growth, joy, and momentum.

Students showed strong gains in reading and math, maintained high attendance, and were accepted into top-choice high schools. They led service projects, performed original music, and connected with peers around the world. Their progress reflects their determination, creativity, and drive to keep reaching higher.

Click below to read the full report!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2025 11:53:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Career Day 2025 at Hope]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Hope’s 2025 Career Day gave students the chance to connect with professionals, explore a wide range of career paths, and imagine new possibilities for their futures.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2025 10:32:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Celebrating Our Students’ Success: Mid-Year Impact Report 2024-25]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Highlights of Academic Growth, Alumni Achievements, and Community Impact]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:02:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Join us to Celebrate the Spirit of Hope: Hope Partnership for Education's 18th Annual Friendraiser]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[On behalf of Mr. Virgil Sheppard, President & CEO, and the Board of Trustees, join us for a joy-filled evening of live music, dinner, and a silent auction! 

For the past 17 years, Hope Partnership for Education has gathered champions, staff, and community advocates at the Friendraiser to celebrate the collective efforts of our students and members of the alumni community. This year, Hope is thrilled to honor two educators who have served as inspiration for students, peers, and the community in Philadelphia—Mrs. Maureen Oblea and Mr. Christopher Swider. They have taught at Hope Partnership School for 25 years collectively.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 01 Oct 2024 19:25:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Hear Mr. Virgil Sheppard's interview on Dr. Val Gay's King Crush Thursday]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA["Welcome to the 130th Episode of King Crush Thursday, the Podcast Interview. In this series, we highlight and uplift black men, because we need to support our community. The men who are featured in this series come from different segments of our society and are successfully living their lives.  Now, when I say success, I define that word in multiple ways. Some are professionals, some have lucrative businesses, some are blue collar workers. All of them embody strength and dignity and have something to say. And I want them to say it here."
- Val Gay

EPISODE 130 Virgil Sheppard @virgilsheppard6 currently serves as the President/CEO of Hope Partnership for Education. Hope Partnership for Education is a North Philadelphia independent middle school and education center that provides a high quality, values-based education that supports and challenges students from adolescence to adulthood. Prior to Hope, Virgil served as the senior national school partnerships director for City Year where he was responsible for developing a partnership strategy that maximized student and school outcomes. Virgil is a proud West Philadelphia native, a Graduate of Temple and Cheyney Universities. And Virgil is a Pahara Aspen Next-Gen Fellow.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 29 Feb 2024 09:21:45 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[New Hope Partnership Partnership]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The organization has been awarded a generous grant of $110,000 from the
William Penn Foundation – its first from the philanthropic institution - further supporting its mission to challenge and support students from adolescence to adulthood.

Central to the success of this grant award is the strategic collaboration between Hope Partnership for Education, Latinos Educando Juntos, and Learn, Empower, Grow Consulting Group. This partnership harnesses the collective expertise and resources of each organization to expand culturally relevant early childhood education opportunities for Hispanic educators.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 29 Feb 2024 09:19:17 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Watch our new 'About Hope' Video]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Check out our new 'About Hope' video to learn more about our Mission.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 02 Nov 2023 17:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[New Uniform Reveal!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Hope Partnership School's new uniforms.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 21 Aug 2023 09:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Welcome to Our New Website!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Thank you for visiting our new website! Please check back often as updates are made, and click on article headlines to view full stories where applicable.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 07 Aug 2023 16:02:16 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Attending a Phillies or Eagles Game this Year?]]></title>
				<link>http://www.hope-partnership.org/apps/news/article/1788852</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Find 'Hope Partnership School' in a Yearbook]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 28 Jul 2023 13:35:49 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[#GivingTuesday]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[#GivingTuesday is today! Support the Student Council's goals by following the link.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 29 Nov 2023 12:42:46 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[The Legacy of Hope, 17th Annual Friendraiser]]></title>
				<link>http://www.hope-partnership.org/apps/news/article/1811056</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Join us on Thursday, October 26th at 6:00 pm for our largest networking and community engagement event of the year! We'll celebrate at the Ballroom at the Ben. Buy your tickets now.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 31 Oct 2023 12:44:28 -0400</pubDate>
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