"Waiting for Superman"
I am out here in San Francisco where the Education Writers Association, of which I am the current board president, is holding our annual meeting. EWA is a national organization committed to improving the quality of education journalism, and this is our 63rd annual meeting.
Last night, we heard from Davis Guggenheim, director of "An Inconvenient Truth," and saw clips from his movie"Waiting for Superman." In "Waiting" he gives public education the same treatment he gave global warming, in
Notes from the news, May 14
South Phila. principal, lacking credential, resigns The Inquirer
LaGreta Brown resigned effective immediately on Thursday, in advance of a scheduled no confidence vote by teachers. Her principal certification is inactive. Springfield Township principal Otis D. Hackney, III will be South Philly's new principal.
See also: S. Philly High principal resigns over missing certification Daily News
South Philadelphia principal steps down WHYY
Reaction to Brown's departure from S. Philly The Notebook blog
Springfield Township High School principal to step down Springfield Sun
Principal of South Philadelphia High School Resigns KYW
LaGreta Brown steps down from S. Philly The Notebook blog
South Phila. High principal steps down 6 ABC
S. Philly High Principal quits Young Philly Politics
Editorial: Justify bonuses The Inquirer
Calls for the SRC and Ackerman to explain the reasoning for Superintendent Ackerman's $65,000 bonus.
Williams' charter school has had rocky times The Inquirer
State Sen. Williams is running for governor with the support of school choice advocates, but his charter school has missed AYP for the past three years and has had financial issues.
See also: Williams campaign driven by school choice, hefty donors WHYY
Hybrid built by West Philadelphia students wins another round WHYY
We want to know what you're thinking The Notebook blog
Improve a School, Improve a Neighborhood Philly School Search
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Last night, we heard from Davis Guggenheim, director of "An Inconvenient Truth," and saw clips from his movie"Waiting for Superman." In "Waiting" he gives public education the same treatment he gave global warming, in
Notes from the news, May 14
South Phila. principal, lacking credential, resigns The InquirerLaGreta Brown resigned effective immediately on Thursday, in advance of a scheduled no confidence vote by teachers. Her principal certification is inactive. Springfield Township principal Otis D. Hackney, III will be South Philly's new principal.
See also: S. Philly High principal resigns over missing certification Daily News
South Philadelphia principal steps down WHYY
Reaction to Brown's departure from S. Philly The Notebook blog
Springfield Township High School principal to step down Springfield Sun
Principal of South Philadelphia High School Resigns KYW
LaGreta Brown steps down from S. Philly The Notebook blog
South Phila. High principal steps down 6 ABC
S. Philly High Principal quits Young Philly Politics
Editorial: Justify bonuses The Inquirer
Calls for the SRC and Ackerman to explain the reasoning for Superintendent Ackerman's $65,000 bonus.
Williams' charter school has had rocky times The Inquirer
State Sen. Williams is running for governor with the support of school choice advocates, but his charter school has missed AYP for the past three years and has had financial issues.
See also: Williams campaign driven by school choice, hefty donors WHYY
Hybrid built by West Philadelphia students wins another round WHYY
We want to know what you're thinking The Notebook blog
Improve a School, Improve a Neighborhood Philly School Search
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