Northeast High School almost lost its NASA-recognized space research program, until supporters raised more than $13,000 to save it, the Philadelphia Inquirer reported. The school had initially shut down the program due to budget cuts.
“Alumni and friends of “SPARC,” as the program is known, have funded it for the rest of the school year with plans to update outdated technology, find industry partnerships, and ensure its long-term survival,” according to the Inquirer.
Read the whole Inquirer story here.
Related: How Northeast High School tripled college-eligible scores in six years
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