Notes from the news, Mar. 30
PA not first round RttT winner The Notebook blogPA can try again in round two. Delaware and Tennessee are only states to win grants in round one.
See also: Pa. loses out in ‘Race to Top’ federal funding Philly.com
Renaissance Schools announcement postponed to Tuesday The Notebook blog
The announcement will be made at 2 p.m. today. Check the blog then for details.
Asians find Phila. schools an unexpected experience The Inquirer
Students described their shock at the violence they faced at South Philly.
Phila. charter school doubles as after-school-hours club The Inquirer
The cochair of the State Senate Education Committee called for the District to immediately close down Harambee Charter School.
See also: Meeting concerning club in a Phila. school 6 ABC
Feds are checking books from Math, Civics charter school Daily News
The school received a federal subpeona for five years of financial records.
Teaching girls better year-round The Inquirer (opinion)
Writer is optimistic that national standards will help bridge gaps in achievement for women and girls in math and science.
Youth violence is an educational problem The Inquirer (opinion)
The writer connected flash mobs with the violence at South Philly, and said that to deal with these issues kids need and want discipline.
See also: Sestak hosts forum on youth violence in Phila. The Inquirer
Two new programs to help cut Philadelphia truancy The Inquirer
Programs will have the District, city courts, and DHS working together.
Civic Opportunity Fair in Phila. Helps Teens Get Involved KYW
Plan to Make Up School Snow Days Upsets Elections Officials KYW
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