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Monday, March 8, 2010

Notes from the news, Mar. 8 | Philadelphia Public School Notebook

Notes from the news, Mar. 8 | Philadelphia Public School Notebook

Notes from the news, Mar. 8

by Erika Owens on Mar 08 2010 Posted in Notes from the news
Adults' missteps detailed in S. Phila. High violence The Inquirer
This front page story examined the report on the violence and how school administrators reacted.
Only six providers approved for 'turnaround' The Notebook blog
Of 28 lead applicants to run Renaissance Schools, six were approved including ASPIRA, Johns Hopkins, Mastery Charter, and others.
Still time to apply for Renaissance councils The Notebook blog
The deadline for parents, teachers, and others to join the school councils has been extended to tomorrow.
Editorial: Reaching for a dream The Inquirer
Congress is urged to pass the DREAM Act to help undocumented students go to college.
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