Notes from the news, Mar. 5
by Erika Owens on Mar 05 2010 Posted in Notes from the news
Pa. clears a hurdle in race for school grantThe InquirerPennsylvania made the first cut for the competitive Race to the Top Funds, which could bring in about $400 million for the state. Sec. Duncan cited collaboration as a key feature of apps. that made the first round.
See also: Pa is RttT finalist The Notebook blog
Philly schools could get $8M from U.S. education program Daily News
PA and DE in line to receive education grants WHYY
Philly schools could get $8M from U.S. education program Daily News
PA and DE in line to receive education grants WHYY
S. Philly High violence: Time to clear the record about Dec. 2 The Notebook blog
The report could not verify the claim that Asian students beat a disabled African American student on Dec. 2. Superintendent Ackerman had cited that alleged incident as part of her explanation of the events on Dec. 3.
The report could not verify the claim that Asian students beat a disabled African American student on Dec. 2. Superintendent Ackerman had cited that alleged incident as part of her explanation of the events on Dec. 3.
Editorial: Hard lesson The Inquirer
The Obama administration's supportive response to the wholesale firing of teachers in a district in Rhode Island shows its determination in turning around schools.
The Obama administration's supportive response to the wholesale firing of teachers in a district in Rhode Island shows its determination in turning around schools.
Auditor General Jack Wagner calls for General Assembly to ban municipal use of interest-rate swaps The Examiner
The risky swaps have also been used by school districts--a practice Wagner would also like to see stopped.
The risky swaps have also been used by school districts--a practice Wagner would also like to see stopped.
All You Need is Love Philly Teacher blog
Who Are "THESE" Kids?? A Good Day Teaching blog
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