Notes from the news, Apr. 22
Budget forecast: Another year of growth The Notebook blogThe District anticipates additional dollars from stimulus funding and an increase in state funding.
See also: School district reveals budget; eyeing $163M in federal aid Daily News
Phila. School District proposes $3.2B budget The Inquirer
Supporters of charter criticize Butkovitz report The Inquirer
People testified in support of expansion of KIPP and of People to People Charter School, among other charters.
How much is a buck worth? Why a District land deal needs more scrutiny The Notebook blog
The deal for land behind Duckrey Elementary raises questions about the SRC's decisionmaking and the District's capital budget.
Longtime Philadelphia educator is now a Hall of Famer Daily News
Erlen Bass Nelson, a retired teacher of 51 years, was inducted into the National Teachers Hall of Fame.
In Latin, he's what we could describe in English as perfect Daily News
Boys' Latin student Ameer Purdie received a perfect score on the National Latin Exam.
Mastbaum School leading students to successful careers Philadelphia Tribune
Students receive vocational education and with their diploma a certificate in their vocation.
The #140 Character Conference Philly Teacher blog
Philly teacher participated in a panel discussion about teaching social media to students.
See also: #140Conf Talk and Telling Our Story Practical Theory blog
Campaign for Nonviolent Schools Flash Mob a Success Philly Education Justice blog
Union protests pay disparity for school janitors WHYY
Discouraging Parents from the Get Go: Why Restricting Pre-K and K is a Bad Idea A Very Public Education blog
Frankford: Celebrating 100 Years at Frankford High School Philadelphia Neighborhoods
Auditor General Jack Wagner Asks Philadelphia School District to Finally Provide Swaps Details PRNewsWire
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