Notes from the news, May 3
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At Potter-Thomas, change the only constant The Notebook blog
Potter-Thomas has had six principals in the past eight years and now it's slated for another round of new management as a Renaissance School, or Promise Academy.
10 injured in Phila. schoolyard attack The Inquirer
Teens from King High School were arrested for attacking students at Howe Elementary during recess.
See also: No new arrests in Phila. school attack The Inquirer
Teens terrorize elementary-school students Daily News
Young adults attack grade schoolers with bats 6 ABC
At Daroff, outside providers woo community The Notebook blog
Dozens of Daroff community members gathered to hear from prospective managers of the elementary school.
Mastery's formula for successful schools The Inquirer (opinion)
Paul Davies argues "Mastery's success shows that fixing failing schools isn't rocket science."
The Bill Gates Experience Practical Theory blog
Student-produced video of Bill Gates' visit to Science Leadership Academy.
Philly culinary schools change, at what price? AP via Centre Daily Times
The schools are changing focus from back of the house jobs to better paying front of the house jobs.
Earring likely saved high school student from gunshot Daily News
A gun accidentally went off at Communications Technology High School, and an earring stopped and shattered the bullet.
See also: Earring Saves Philly Student From Bullet CBS 3
A Deserved Reputation? A Very Public Education blog
Public Ed Mom answers all the naysayers who stereotype the Philly public schools and their students.
Big crowd likely at Phila. teacher-hiring fair The Inquirer
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