Notes from the news, May 17
Next leader at S. Phila. High sees a long haul The InquirerOtis Hackney III is returning the the Philly School District after leading a suburban school and says he is "looking forward to traveling" the tough road ahead to improve S. Philly High.
See also: Director de Montco acepta el reto de 'South Philly High' Al Día
Editorial: Another failing grade The Inquirer
LaGreta Brown Steps Down; Calls for Ackerman To Be Next A Very Public Education blog
S. Phila. principal's lack of credential was known The Inquirer
The District knew LaGreta Brown's principal certification was expired when she was hired. Brown never got the emergency certification the District required, and the District dropped the ball on following up.
See also: Ackerman: District Dropped Ball On Principal's Certification Fox 29
9 Phila. charters under U.S. probe seek Race to the Top money The Inquirer
The acting state Secretary of Education said it'd be unfair to not allow the schools to participate in the state's application for additional federal dollars when no wrongdoing had been found.
School District of Philadelphia pushes healthier snacking WHYY
The push gives Philly the "most restrictive snack policy in the country."
Happy 100th Birthday Frankford High School The Frankford Gazette
Encouraging Dialogue Philly Teacher blog
Enrollment Down, Hiring Up The Bulletin
This Economy: Education and health care dominant jobs in Phila. region The Inquirer
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