Notes from the news, May 7
Testimony before Phila. panel on school violence The InquirerAt the fifth in a series of public hearings about school violence, Northeast High's principal raised issues about how school violence is reported.
See also: Pennsylvania Secretary of Education, State Board of Education Chair Announce School Safety and Climate Reviews PR Newswire
Editorial: Closer scrutiny The Inquirer
"It's good to see" the bill that passed the state senate education committee to strengthen charter oversight, but even with the current scandals, the Renaissance Schools plan still relies heavily on charters.
Check out the big budget book The Notebook blog
Its highlights include an organizational chart and description of the District's revenue sources.
Fairhill school getting a free library makeover The Inquirer
Potter-Thomas, a Renaissance School, is getting a new look, books, computers, and other needs for its library.
Philadelphia STEM teacher fellow program The Notebook blog
The District will find out soon if the state funds its application for this new professional development program. Participating STEM teachers would get free graduate courses and other opportunities.
Recess coaches help kids play, and that helps them to learn Daily News
With kids spending more time online, the Playworks nonprofit is working in a pilot program at nine schools in Philly to teach them how to play games and develop skills through play.
Politics and Education Philly Teacher blog
Reflections on the role of politics in education ...for Philly Teacher, her political position is always the one that best serves her students.
On Blast: Youth Produced Radio Show about Education, Labor & Housing Philly Education Justice blog
Students talk about organizing and PSU's recent "I am not a flash mob" action.
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