Notes from the news, Apr. 14
District chooses 6 nonprofits as potential Renaissance school operators The InquirerAll six were finalists in the preliminary process, and now School Advisory Councils at the nine Renaissance Schools will get to recommended managers from this pool, for final approval by the SRC in May.
See also: Six providers to vie for Renaissance schools The Notebook blog
6 finalists in running of Renaissance schools Daily News
Lista oficial de administradores para Escuelas Renacimiento Al Día
Philadelphia schools' service workers finalize new contract WHYY
The new contract for 3,000 of aides, bus drivers, and other support staff includes a pay raise.
See also: District support staff gets raise in new contract The Inquirer
Parents work to rejuvenate a public school The Inquirer
The parents are working to prepare Jackson Elementary in South Philly for their toddlers.
Correcting the Corrective Math problem, II The Notebook blog
Part two in the three part series details issues with the Corrective Math curriculum.
Philadelphia: Parent Organizations Seek Accountability in Schools Philadelphia Neighborhoods
Profile of the Parent Power group.
SRC to get earful today over $1 land transfer Daily News
Pact OKd for Wakisha Charter School teachers The Inquirer
Childs Elementary focuses on creating life long learners The Philadelphia Tribune
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