"Soon after Superintendent Arlene Ackerman arrived in Philadelphia in 2008, officials set up what was to be a friendly meeting with parents and representatives from immigrant groups.
The meeting lasted two hours and focused on one issue, according to people present: Immigrants were being beaten and harassed in city classrooms. What would the district do?
Then, in October last year, five Asian students from South Philadelphia High School were attacked near the subway station outside the school.
Leaders of the Asian community quietly met with district officials, who promised better security. A Chinese student group formed"
The meeting lasted two hours and focused on one issue, according to people present: Immigrants were being beaten and harassed in city classrooms. What would the district do?
Then, in October last year, five Asian students from South Philadelphia High School were attacked near the subway station outside the school.
Leaders of the Asian community quietly met with district officials, who promised better security. A Chinese student group formed"