Notes from the news, June 18
Effort starting to raise $100 million for public, charter, parochial schools The Notebook blogThe Philadelphia School Project plans to raise the money to support high-quality education, wherever it may happen.
Notebook friends come out in full force for Turning the Page for Change fundraiserThe Notebook blog
A big crowd came out to support the Notebook and mingle with friends and colleagues. The Notebook honored high school journalists.
See also: Thank you, Notebook community The Notebook blog
A-plus work Daily News (opinion)
This didn't come through in my feeds yesterday, and was a late addition to the Notes, but is a must read. Thanks to the Daily News for a nice shout out to Editor Paul Socolar and the Notebook!
Presidente de Congreso renuncia Al Dia
Nicholas Torres is leaving Congreso to head the new Philadelphia School Project.
Phila. schools close, pools open Philly.com
Have a great summer vacation!
LGBT community leaders question future for city's queer youth Voice of Philadelphia
Nicetown-Tioga: Leap After-School Program Praised Throughout Community Philadelphia Neighborhoods
North Central: The Stigma of Truant Youth Philadelphia Neighborhoods
Parkside: Students Salute Their Futures Philadelphia Neighborhoods
Phila. Test Scores Rise Again Metropolis
Philadelphia public school students improve PSSA scores WHYY
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