Notes from the news, May 12
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Phila. schools chief defends security cameras The InquirerSouth Philly High now has 149 security cameras. Superintendent Ackerman responded to criticisms about the cameras after testifying to City Council about the District budget.
See also: Ackerman defends school-camera costs Daily News
Ackerman Talks Budget, Cameras at Philly Schools Philly Weekly
Ackerman Talks Budget, Cameras at Philly Schools Philly Weekly
Daroff council picks Universal The Notebook blog
The deadline for School Advisory Councils to recommend providers was yesterday. In a surprise pick, Universal was Daroff's first choice.
The deadline for School Advisory Councils to recommend providers was yesterday. In a surprise pick, Universal was Daroff's first choice.
Beleaguered principal gets a community-service award Daily News
Councilwoman Blackwell said "I had no doubt that [South Philly principal LaGreta Brown] should get" the award.
Councilwoman Blackwell said "I had no doubt that [South Philly principal LaGreta Brown] should get" the award.
See also: The Onion Comes to Philadelphia Young Philly Politics
Pennsylvania Kids Deserve School Choice Wall Street Journal (opinion)
Op-ed by gubernatorial candidate and school choice supporter State Sen. Anthony Williams.
Op-ed by gubernatorial candidate and school choice supporter State Sen. Anthony Williams.
See also: A late entry, Williams has a pool of backers Daily News
School choice group gives Williams another half-a-million PA2010.com
School choice group gives Williams another half-a-million PA2010.com
an Education Where They Can Learn to be Critical Thinkers."" rel="bookmark" href="http://home.phillystudentunion.org/PSU-Blog/our-young-people-deserve.html" class="ext" target="_blank" style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(76, 153, 72); ">"Our Young People Deserve an Education Where They Can Learn to be Critical Thinkers." PSU Blog
Text of a speech from Leticie Almiron, the first teacher to get a violence prevention award from Drexel's Center for the Prevention of School-Aged Violence.
Text of a speech from Leticie Almiron, the first teacher to get a violence prevention award from Drexel's Center for the Prevention of School-Aged Violence.
Truancy Calls A Very Public Education blog
Why is no one talking about the uptick in truancy calls?
Why is no one talking about the uptick in truancy calls?
Three generations of family to get degrees together The Inquirer
Frankford High School – 100th Birthday Party! The Frankford Gazette
Prom Gown Give-A-Way A Very Public Education blog
Tweet and Blog for Ed Tech Philly Teacher blog
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