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Friday, January 22, 2010

Notes from the news, Jan. 22 | Philadelphia Public School Notebook

Notes from the news, Jan. 22 | Philadelphia Public School Notebook



Teachers accept new contract The Notebook blog
The contract includes two three percent raises, ties some compensation to student performance, and introduces a new mentoring and evaluation system.
Former city schools chief disputes criticism The Inquirer
Former CEO Paul Vallas said the federal government encouraged schools to use grant money in "more flexible ways."
Editorial: Getting rid of bad apples The Inquirer
Calls for improved evaluation systems for teachers.