P Diddy is known widely for his foray into rap music. But he
seems to be on the verge of diversifying as he is on the verge of opening a
school.
The rap mogul admitted it is a ''dream come true'' to be
founding Capital Preparatory Harlem Charter School after working in partnership
with Capital Preparatory Schools for five years on plans for the establishment,
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He said of the venture: ''I want to impact the lives of
young people in my community, and build future leaders. The first step is
offering access to a quality education. ''Every young person should have the
tools they need to succeed. All our children should be able to pursue their
dreams. That is something I can impact with this school.''
The school, which is located in the Harlem area of New York
City, will be free and is open to students in grades 6-12. Admission is
currently open to all New York state residents, and applications will be
accepted until April 1.
The school will initially take 170 sixth and seventh
graders, and enrollment will gradually expand up to a capacity of 700 students.
The founder of Capital Preparatory Magnet School in Hartford, Connecticut, Dr.
Steve Perry, will oversee the school, while Orlando-based educator Danita Jones
will be its principal.
Diddy - whose real name is Sean Combs - and Perry have been
privately meeting with community leaders and education experts to establish the
curriculum for the new classes.
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