Notes from the news, June 1
Blackwell: Glad for West Philly delay The Notebook blogCity Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell would not confirm that she was the source of the SRC delaying the vote on West Philly High's provider. A District spokesperson said they hope to resolve the issue by tomorrow.
Philadelphia Student Union Celebrates 15 Years of Youth Power Philly Education Justice blog
PSU celebrates its 15th anniversary tonight at FACTS Charter School.
Editorial: Let's do lunch The Inquirer
"If it ain't broke," don't try to fix Philly's successful universal feeding program.
Supporters defend Ackerman Philadelphia Tribune
Ackerman told the Tribune editorial board, "To tell you the truth, I didn’t even want a bonus." Supporters praise her work and say she deserves her $65,000 bonus.
Hebrew-language charter school proposed for Center City The InquirerAckerman told the Tribune editorial board, "To tell you the truth, I didn’t even want a bonus." Supporters praise her work and say she deserves her $65,000 bonus.
Businessman pushes ahead with plans for a Hebrew charter, to operate as another campus of World Communications Charter School, but the school does not have SRC approval.
Charter Schools as an Option A Very Public Education
Sparked by our Summer edition on charter schools, Public Ed Mom recounts some of her experiences with charters.
The dreaded '5th-year decision' Daily News (opinion)
Urges city leadership to set goals, which will galvanize grassroots action, for the number of newborns today who will enroll in public schools in five years.
Olney: Violence in Schools Philadelphia Neighborhoods
More coverage of the most recent public hearing in a series held by the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations.
High School Dropouts Costly for American Economy CBS News
School District of Philadelphia to Recognize Students for High Academic Achievement PRWeb
Mayfair: Abraham Lincoln High School Gets a Face Lift Philadelphia Neighborhoods
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