Notes from the news, Mar. 18
The Fall Guy Philadelphia City PaperCover story on an anonymous student's struggle after the incidents at South Philly. His family then testified at the SRC meeting yesterday and shared his name, Hao Luu.
See also: Asians tell of anguish over S. Phila. attacks The Inquirer
District stands by its handling of violence Daily News
Unfinished business at S. Philly High The Notebook blog
Asian Students at S. Phila. HS Unhappy with Judge's Report KYW
No, You Can't Have a Pony Philadelphia City Paper (opinion)
Adults, in Theory Philadelphia City Paper
Top city schools' criteria in flux? The Inquirer
A draft report from Research for Action highlighted the lack of diversity at magnet schools, and Superintendent Ackerman is calling for changes in admissions.
See also: The Magnet School Wars Metropolis
5 providers outline their Renaissance plans The Notebook blog
The outside providers gave more details on plans for running Renaissance Schools next year.
An ounce of prevention The Notebook blog
After listening to testimony at the the second Philadelphia Human Relation Commissions hearing, it seems prevention is the best response to school violence.
Formula would base Phila. school aid on student need The Inquirer
Science Teachers Are the Students in Local Teaching Workshop KYW
Former charter board president's appeal rejected Philly.com
Kevin Cuneo's Take 30: Tony Danza makes the leap -- back to school Erie Times News
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