Notes from the news, Mar. 17
by Erika Owens on Mar 17 2010 Posted in Notes from the news
Students give perspective on school violence The InquirerStudents testified at a Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations hearing on school violence. Fels principal Eileen Coutts described how her school dealt with racial tension.
See also: 'No Peace' at Phila. Schools KYW
New plan to change way schools receive funding: Based on need, not size of enrollment Daily News
The District will present details of the weighted student funding formula at today's SRC meeting.
The District will present details of the weighted student funding formula at today's SRC meeting.
See also: School administration to propose new funding formulaThe Inquirer
262 school council members come aboard The Notebook blog
All applicants to serve on the Renaissance Schools advisory councils were accepted, and parents are still needed at eight schools.
All applicants to serve on the Renaissance Schools advisory councils were accepted, and parents are still needed at eight schools.
A push for healthier school meals The Inquirer
A bill reautorizing federal funding is up for a vote soon, and the Obama administration is taking the opportunity to advocate for healthy meals.
A bill reautorizing federal funding is up for a vote soon, and the Obama administration is taking the opportunity to advocate for healthy meals.
Physics as a practical matter Daily News
SLA's Rosalind Echols will present how she connects physics to daily life at a science teacher conference in Philly this week.
SLA's Rosalind Echols will present how she connects physics to daily life at a science teacher conference in Philly this week.
Obama's "A" word: Throwing teachers under the bus? The Notebook blog
Accountability is focused on teachers right now, but what about other factors?
Accountability is focused on teachers right now, but what about other factors?
See also: Karen Heller: Phila. teacher: 'The city's gotten harder'The Inquirer
What went wrong with school reform, with Diane Ravitch Radio Times
What went wrong with school reform, with Diane Ravitch Radio Times
Specter gets PSEA nod PA2010.com
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