Jahmere McDuffie, a rising eleventh-grade student from Academy Park High School, recently completed the four-week Summer College Opportunity Program in Education (S.C.O.P.E.) at Penn State University.
The prestigious summer program introduces students from underrepresented backgrounds to careers in education.
As part of the program, Jahmere conducted an independent research project titled “Learning While Black: Racial Bias Against African American Students in the Classroom.” His work culminated in a formal presentation before faculty, staff, peers, and community members at Penn State’s Krause Innovation Studio.
“We are very proud of Jahmere for his acceptance into and participation in the S.C.O.P.E. program,” said Superintendent Dr. Yamil Sanchez Rivera. “Opportunities like S.C.O.P.E. are essential for preparing students for success in college and beyond. We are especially proud of Jahmere’s interest in education and the role our district plays in equipping future educators with the tools they need to one day lead their own classrooms.”
S.C.O.P.E., now in its 22nd year, is designed for rising high school juniors interested in pursuing careers in education. To qualify, students must meet academic standards, be enrolled in a college-preparatory curriculum, and come from backgrounds traditionally underrepresented in the field.
For more information about this year’s cohort, visit https://www.psu.edu/news/education/story/scope-students-finish-four-week-program-final-research-presentations.