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Friday, April 2, 2010

Notes from the news, Apr. 2 | Philadelphia Public School Notebook

Notes from the news, Apr. 2 | Philadelphia Public School Notebook

Notes from the news, Apr. 2

Is Renaissance plan the right medicine for all 14 schools? Notebook NEWSFLASH
Experts interviewed question the efficacy of disruptive turnaround, which will take place at all Renaissance Eligible Schools, including ones with school reviews that showed strong leadership.
Connecting the disconnected The Notebook April edition
A variety of programs are up and running this year to help out-of-school youth get a diploma. Check for the print edition out next week.
Philadelphia student leaders Dan Jones & Zakia Royster Radio Times
PSU members will talk about student activism and recent portrayals of Philly youth in the news.
Philly Teachers Miffed Over Leave Jewish Exponent
The snow makeup days meant Jewish teachers had to work on Passover.
Can Charter Schools Compete On A Level Playing Field? A Good Day Teaching blog
A teacher blogger's response to the Renaissance Schools announcement.
Creative and Performing Arts: ‘Seven Brides for Seven Brothers’ The Inquirer
Review of a "breathtaking" CAPA production.
Night club in school was supposed to be reviewed in 2003 WHYY
Boy, 12, accused of knife threat against schoolmate The Inquirer
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