Notes from the news, Feb. 22
Submitted by Erika Owens on Mon, 02/22/2010 - 09:21 Posted in Notes from the news | Permalink
First lady touts Pa.'s health-food initiative Daily NewsMrs. Obama visited Fairhill Elementary, a Philadelphia public school.
See also: Fairhill visit spotlights healthy eating plan The Notebook blog
The First Lady brings the fight for fresh food to Philly WHYY
First lady takes health message to N. Phila. The Inquirer
The First Lady brings the fight for fresh food to Philly WHYY
First lady takes health message to N. Phila. The Inquirer
Ten win 'Teacher as Hero' awards The Inquirer
One of those winners is Notebook blogger Samuel Reed, III!
One of those winners is Notebook blogger Samuel Reed, III!
'Weighted student funding' - any takers? The Notebook blog
Prinicipals could decide to participate in a weighted student funding pilot program before the entire District moves to the formula in 2011-12.
Prinicipals could decide to participate in a weighted student funding pilot program before the entire District moves to the formula in 2011-12.
Karen Heller: City's problems boil down to just one: Poverty The Inquirer
Heller supports Superintendent Ackerman's view that the problems at South Philly and elsewhere are not only for the District to fix.
Heller supports Superintendent Ackerman's view that the problems at South Philly and elsewhere are not only for the District to fix.
Esos vatos locos forever! And school racial violence, Somali pirates The Notebook blog
The DREAM ACT, a follow up on a February edition story on school violence, and a song.
The DREAM ACT, a follow up on a February edition story on school violence, and a song.
Adapting to teen trouble on transit Metro Philadelphia
Thoughts from SEPTA's police chief on managing safety on transit.
Thoughts from SEPTA's police chief on managing safety on transit.
See also: Flash Mob, the Gallery and Parenting A Very Public Education blog
Councilwoman Maria Quinones Sanchez Goes on the Record The Frankford Gazette
Sometimes It's the Teacher Who Needs a Hug Philly Teacher blog
Fishtown: Community Theater Brings Children’s Stories to Life Philadelphia Neighborhoods
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