Notes from the news, Feb. 25
Submitted by Erika Owens on Thu, 02/25/2010 - 08:38 Posted in Notes from the news | Permalink
Phila. schools chief vows action against violenceThe Inquirer The police chief, DA, Councilwoman Donna Reed Miller, and others supported Superintendent Ackerman as she described what the District will do about school violence.See also: Teens on school violence: 'Everybody's dying young' Daily News
Ackerman, others vow action on youth violence Philly.com
Mob Mentality City Paper
Ackerman, others vow action on youth violence Philly.com
Mob Mentality City Paper
No resolution on violence at South Philly The Notebook blog
Helen Gym wrote about the "frightening analysis" in the investigation of events in South Philly.
Helen Gym wrote about the "frightening analysis" in the investigation of events in South Philly.
SRC modifies its charter-school policy The Inquirer
The policy allows successful charters to apply to add grades in year three of the five-year charter term, rather than only at renewal.
The policy allows successful charters to apply to add grades in year three of the five-year charter term, rather than only at renewal.
See also: SRC: Change for charters Daily News
Phila. School District Extends School Year KYW
The last day of school is one day later and two days were removed from spring break.
The last day of school is one day later and two days were removed from spring break.
See also: A snow day [today] — yippee Philly.com
How Do We Best Teach Technology? Philly Teacher blog
A technology teacher reflects on how to teach a subject that should not be taught in isolation.
A technology teacher reflects on how to teach a subject that should not be taught in isolation.
Why Don't Liberals Really Like Poor Children? A Good Day Teaching blog
A response to the liberal hand-wringing about sending kids to public schools.
A response to the liberal hand-wringing about sending kids to public schools.
North Central Philly: Tree House Books Helps Youth, Captures “Voice of Philadelphia” Philadelphia Neighborhoods
But Zero Tolerance MAKES no sense! School Stories blog
Philly Teachers Need Anger Management? Philly School Search blog
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