Notes from the news, Apr. 19
Submitted by Erika Owens on Mon, 04/19/2010 - 09:35 Posted in Notes from the news | Permalink
Can Philadelphia learn from Lafayette High?The InquirerLafayette High in New York City experienced a shift in racial demographics similar to South Philly High, and found that a focus on social and emotional learning helped improve things.
Not Just a Philly Thing: Addressing Inequities in School Funding Across Pennsylvania Philly Education Justice blog
PSU has gathered stories about how last year's state funding increase, a first step in addressing the costing out study gap, has helped students and teachers.
PSU has gathered stories about how last year's state funding increase, a first step in addressing the costing out study gap, has helped students and teachers.
Editorial: It takes parents The Inquirer
A positive spin on the influence involved parents can have on a school.
A positive spin on the influence involved parents can have on a school.
My TEDxNYED Talk - Creating School 2.0 Practical Theory blog
You can watch Chris Lehmann's speech, which was filmed by SLA students.
You can watch Chris Lehmann's speech, which was filmed by SLA students.
Protests revived over school land The Inquirer
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District's Imagine 2014 plan includes focus on dropout prevention
by Ruth Rouff Posted in April 2010 Edition | Permalink
In North Philadelphia, over-age middle graders now have the opportunity to get back on track academically in a new District school called the Crossroads Accelerated Academy.
Across the city this summer, 8th graders will be enrolled in a comprehensive transitional program designed to better prepare them for high school success.
