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Monday, April 5, 2010

Notes from the news, Apr. 5 | Philadelphia Public School Notebook

Notes from the news, Apr. 5 | Philadelphia Public School Notebook

Notes from the news, Apr. 5

Report cites questionable charter-school practices The Inquirer
The draft report from City Controller Alan Butkovitz states "taxpayer money is at risk."
Marci Resnick Teacher Fund: Paying it forward The Notebook blog
The deadline for the fund's scholarships, in memory of longtime teacher and Philadelphia Writing Project administrator, is this Friday.
As Rachael Ray delivers a new kitchen, school culinary program shifts direction Daily News
Frankford High will see its new kitchen today, but school culinary programs are shifting focus from cooking to prep for better paying front of the house jobs.
See also: Food Star Rachael Ray Outfits Philly HS Culinary Class KYW
Personalized Learning Plans – The next big thing The Notebook blog
Some 9th grade classrooms are piloting plans for every student that is meant to encourage and document individualized instruction, but how can that be captured in the tiny boxes on the form?
Don't shortchange the students by cutting back on 180 school days The Inquirer (opinion)
State senators write in opposition of the state department of education's decision to waive makeup days for some of the snow days in February.
Germantown Settlement files for bankruptcy The Inquirer
Families Find Ways to Pay for College Philadelphia Neighborhoods
Philly kids get dental exams WHYY
"Beat China!" Schools and the Global Economy Philly Education Justice blog
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