Notes from the news, May 26
The damage may be done, say West teachers The Notebook blog
We'll find out today who will manage West next year, but many of the teachers who have helped improve the school over the past few years already have new jobs.
City panel hears of more targeting of immigrants at schools The Inquirer
At another in the series of Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations public hearings students and community leaders were explicit that immigrant students are targets of violence and harassment.
Barratt School tour impresses Childs parents Daily News
Parents approved of the spruced up condition of the Barratt School, but worry that Childs current principal won't be back next year.
See also: South Phila. School Closing Could Put Students with Rivals KYW
South Philly Principal Still On Payroll Fox 29
Ackerman said she wants to be fair to parents who think LaGreta Brown was treated unfairly and parents who think Brown shouldn't be "in any position." She also said she wants to do "what's in the best interests of children and the school system."
See also: Embattled South Philly High Ex-Principal Still Drawing Paycheck KYW
[Tuesday]: State house votes on new revenue stream The Notebook blog
The state House of Representatives was scheduled to vote on taxing tobacco and energy as well as closing tax loopholes to help fund essential services including education.
New school rules for food and exercise WHYY
Guest Column: Real failure of public schools is inattention Delco Times
edcamp Philly: Words Cannot Explain.... Philly Teacher blog
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