Notes from the news, Mar. 31
14 Phila. schools to get radical makeovers The InquirerAll Renaissance Eligible Schools will undergo turnaround. Nine will be managed by outside providers and five will be managed from Superintedent Ackerman's office.
See also: 9 Renaissance Schools, 5 Promise Academies announced The Notebook blog
Ackerman slates 14 schools for big changes WHYY
In surprise move, 14 schools to get makeovers Daily News
Private Firms To Run 9 Philly Schools Fox 29
Public No More Metropolis
School said to double as nightclub to be investigated Daily News
The District is investigating and City Controller Alan Butkovitz found financial irregularities concerning Rhonda Sharif, Harambee CFO.
See also: City Controller questions payments to charter-school accountant The Inquirer
Controller: 'Questionable spending' at Harambee school 6 ABC
Uproar Over School Cafeteria That Doubled as a Nightclub New York Times
Philadelphia School District Strikes Again Philadelphia Weekly (opinion)
Dropouts take toll on city's economy Frost Illustrated via Philadelphia Tribune
A study by the Alliance for Excellent Education found that decreasing the dropout rate will help improve the economy.
Beloved [Frankford] High teacher gets Rachael Ray kitchen The Inquirer
Frankford High teacher Wilma Stephenson will get a floor-to-ceiling renovation of the culinary arts classroom.
See also: Rachael Ray Shines on Frankford Frankford Gazette
2 women arrested in fight at school Daily News
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