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Philadelphia High School Seniors Pitch Products Shark Tank-Style for Funding

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There’s a unique opportunity starting up at the Science Leadership Academy in Philadelphia. It’s giving its high school seniors an unusual platform to showcase their innovation and win funding for their creative projects. This exciting initiative is like a mini version of the popular TV show, ‘Shark Tank’.

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