Notes from the news, Apr. 29
Ackerman hears from advisory councils on how to improve schools Daily NewsParents from schools that will be run out of Ackerman's office next year gave feedback.
Childs parents give District an earful The Notebook blog
Parents questioned why they were not included in the District's decision to move the school.
Pa. gubernatorial candidates spar over school choice WHYY
Hoeffel and Williams continued their school choice debate at a candidates' forum in Mt. Airy.
Ire for senior-housing plan: N. Phila. neighbors rally to gain control, political clout Daily News
The proposed NewCourtland land deal has energized neighbors to organize in order to exert political pressure over other issues, too.
New Career Path: Teaching Math & Science US News & World Report
The Philadelphia Teaching Residency program is helping to bring professionals from other fields into the classroom.
Bill Gates to Speak at SLA Practical Theory blog
He'll be there at 2 p.m. today. Have a question? Tweet it with the hash tag #slagates.
Poor childhood takes lifelong toll, study shows The Inquirer
Survivor: Teaching Biology and Blueberries
NYC’s 140 Character Conference Explores Twitter in the Classroom School Library Journal
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