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Melanie Burney
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Education reporter at The Philadelphia Inquirer based in South Jersey, mburney@inquirer.com
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This is simply wrong! We need strong unions
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It's called union busting, @nytimes. nytimes.com/2023/05/22/bus
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Race is called: Cherelle Parker has won the Democratic nomination for mayor
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A high school sophomore in Missouri was suspended for three days after she filmed her teacher last week using a racist slur in class.
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A historic night in Philly!
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PHILADELPHIA (@AP) _ Cherelle Parker wins Democratic primary for Philadelphia mayor, likely positioning her as 1st woman in that role.
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PHILADELPHIA () _ Cherelle Parker, a Democrat with a long political history in Pennsylvania, won Philadelphia’s mayoral primary on Tuesday, likely setting her up as the city’s 100th mayor and the first woman to serve in the role.
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This is disturbing, and especially 2 days before the Philly mayoral election. #journalistsmatter
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Congratulations to my favorite QB! #FlyEaglesFly
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Bro. Jalen Hurts received his Master’s Degree from @UofOklahoma 
: David Surratt
#omegapsiphi #jalenhurts
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#omegapsiphi #jalenhurts
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A great way to close out Teacher Appreciation Week. Three Camden teachers were selected as the best this year and got surprise visits and a $5K check
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Reyna Sosa-Gomez, a middle school English Language Arts teacher at Mastery Molina Upper Elementary in Camden was nominated for a $5K award from the Camden Education Fund by 8th grade student Rosalee Bey, 14. “She’s different from all the other teachers.”
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Camden Superintendent Katrina McCombs congratulates Iran Mercado, high school English Language Arts teacher at Creative Arts Academy. He received a $5K award from the Camden Education Fund as an outstanding teacher. Folo story
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A big surprise for Erica Nelms, elementary school teacher at KIPP Lanning Square Primary in Camden. She received a $5,000 award from the Camden Education Fund as an outstanding teacher. She says it will come in handy to complete the nursery for her first baby due in July.
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Proud to represent the newly formed Black Caucus of Our priorities are simple: hire more Black journalists and pay us fairly!
#blackjournalistsmatter
#blackityblackblack
#UnionStrong
#payequity
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The Sutton siblings have even inspired by their father to reenlist!
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Enjoyed talking with Collingswood kids and staff about mental health. Real talk!
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Collingswood High School hopes to address mental health concerns with new Wellness Center #schoolPR #BeWellColls Thank you @MLBURNEY 
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This would be a no! Does Miss America share a stage with the first runner up? Nope! There’s one champion and the day belongs to LSU
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Jill Biden wants champions LSU — and Iowa — at White House (from @AP) apnews.com/article/309568
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Agreed! Stop with the double standard! #UnapologeticallyBlack
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If it wasn’t “classless” when Caitlin Clark did it, don’t call it classless when Angel Reese does it. Let the women compete, it’s sports!!
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Here’s my latest story! The teacher shortage is real! Hats off to my educator friends.
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Jalen Hurts Mom RIPPED him for his singing of Fly Eagles Fly after the NFC Championship: “Oh My God, that was awful. Just awful. It was funny. He can sing better than that. The acoustics in the stadium was bad,so he clearly could not have heard how he sounded. He was horrible” 
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Today is Giving Day! I’m supporting Rowan University & the Paul Hilton scholarship in honor of my friend who died from cancer in 2017. We need 30 donors to unlock a $2K challenge grant. A donation of $5 or more helps get us there! #rowanproud #teamHilton dayofgiving.rowan.edu/giving-day/614
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Camden’s Brimm Medical Arts High senior Titus Bacon talks about why he wants to remain at the magnet school. Bacon plays for Eastside High and was transferred from Brimm after an altercation with a Camden High basketball player. Follow my story
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Sending prayer for President Carter, his family and our nation.
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I have I ever mentioned how much I respect and admire President Carter? I’m going to mention it again.
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Love his story! 🙏🏾
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Overcoming my fears everyday!
Walk by faith not by sight. 
Don’t let nothing stop you..
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My latest on the Education beat. Would love to hear from parents and educators.
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Camden and Eastside boys’ basketball teams withdrawn from NJSIAA tournament after altercation
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Daily News | Camden and Eastside boys’ basketball teams withdrawn from NJSIAA tournament after altercation
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After Rihanna's Super Bowl halftime show, they broke down her set and had it off the field in a little over four minutes.
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The Wajda family decorated their Dad’s headstone at Beverly Cemetery in South Jersey for the big game. Their late father John was a big Eagles fan. I know he’s smiling down and chanting Fly Eagles Fly! Rest well, sir. #eagles #ItsAPhillyThing #FlyEaglesFly
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Jeffrey Lurie’s ownership has not been without its imperfections. But a second title in five years would bring him as close to the “gold standard” he was once derided for saying he wanted his Eagles to reach.
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Game day ready! Who’s flying with me and the Eagles! Birds of a feather …🦅🦅🦅#SuperBowl #Eagles #EaglesNation #ItsAPhillyThing
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Two Black quarterbacks and an all female flyover crew among other things. Progress but why did it take so long? #history #nfl #SuperBowlLVII
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Pay attention: The Pennridge school district is considering Hillsdale’s controversial ‘1776 Curriculum.’ What is it? inquirer.com/news/hillsdale via
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I just saw this kid on MSNBC! Wow! I’m a fan!
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Collingswood school superintendent Fred McDowell addresses the protest Wednesday organized by Follow my story
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Students, parents and staff of all races joined the protest Wednesday organized by Follow my story
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