Notes from the news, Mar. 22
Submitted by Erika Owens on Mon, 03/22/2010 - 09:37 Posted in Notes from the news | Permalink
District's South Philly High story unravels The Notebook blogHelen Gym wrote about "relentless pattern of school and District misrepresentation."
Phila. principals to work 12 months under new pactThe Inquirer
In 100 high-need schools principals will be required to work 12 months rather than 10, and will receive a 20 percent pay increase for doing so.
In 100 high-need schools principals will be required to work 12 months rather than 10, and will receive a 20 percent pay increase for doing so.
Finally, a detailed guide to school budgets The Notebook blog
The guide explains how funds are allocated to schools.
The guide explains how funds are allocated to schools.
Power play: Parent group has big fans Daily News
Profile of the recently formed Parent Power group of concerned parents and guardians in the District.
Profile of the recently formed Parent Power group of concerned parents and guardians in the District.
Natl. science ed. conference: Friday The Notebook blog
Science teacher Timothy Boyle gave daily updates about the National Science Teachers Association conference in Philly this weekend.
Science teacher Timothy Boyle gave daily updates about the National Science Teachers Association conference in Philly this weekend.
See also: Natl. science ed. conference: Saturday The Notebook blog
Another Modest Proposal A Good Day Teaching blog
Teacher blogger Kristin Luebbert shared a suggestion she saw on another blog: treat police officers in high crime areas like teachers in high need schools. Fire them all and only rehire a max of 50%.
Teacher blogger Kristin Luebbert shared a suggestion she saw on another blog: treat police officers in high crime areas like teachers in high need schools. Fire them all and only rehire a max of 50%.
Oprah to defend herself in school suit New York Post
District Narrows Superintendent Search WFMZ-TV Allentown
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