Thursday, May 13, 2010

Notes from the news, May 13 Philadelphia Public School Notebook

Philadelphia Public School Notebook

Notes from the news, May 13

Submitted by Erika Owens on Thu, 05/13/2010 - 09:56 Posted in Notes from the news | Permalink
Phaseout of EMOs accelerates The Notebook blog
Superintendent Ackerman said the EMO model was "flawed" and that "we're phasing it out" with the turnover of 16 EMO operated schools back to the District.
Providers picked for seven schools set for makeovers Daily News
The SRC approved charter providers for seven Renaissance Schools. Potter-Thomas will be a Promise Academy and West is as yet unassigned.
See also: Seven Phila. schools to become charters The Inquirer
8 'Renaissance' provider matches are made The Notebook blog
Smedley School The Frankford Gazette
Teens from two cultures share their views through photography The Inquirer
Notebook Student Journalism Award winner Ian McShea of Constitution High is one of the students involved in a cross-cultural photography program that will open at the National Constitution Center and National Museum of Afghanistan.
School Reform in South Philadelphia: My Personal Ground Zero UC Review
More about the moms working to improve Jackson Elementary.
Phila. schools to open two hours late on primary day The Inquirer
Schools were to be closed, but will now be open to make up a snow day.
See also: City School and Election Officials Remain At Odds Over Election Day Access to Schools KYW
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