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Thursday, April 8, 2010

Notes from news, Apr. 8 | Philadelphia Public School Notebook

Notes from news, Apr. 8 | Philadelphia Public School Notebook

Notes from news, Apr. 8

Sebelius calls for a wider role for city schools The Inquirer
Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius spoke at the Coalition for Community Schools forum taking place in Philly this week.
See also: Parley discusses role of schools Daily News
High School Students Will Debate Benefits of Community Schools UC Review
After schools are chosen, District discloses some Promise Academy details The Notebook blog
The Promise Academies will have a variety of supports and enrichment activities and will need to "earn" autonomy.
City controller cites charter-school profiteering The Inquirer
The controller's final report on charter schools is to be released today. It will include suggestions on tightening loopholes in the state charter school law.
Renaissance Schools and Croyden Apartments Top Agenda for Neighborhood Associations UC Review
Big contribution, seemingly a record-breaker, fueled Williams’ money haul PA2010.com
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