Notes from the news, June 2
Former SRC commissioner to head academics in Milwaukee The Notebook blogHeidi Ramirez is leaving Philly to become chief academic officer in new Milwaukee Superintendent Gregory Thornton's cabinet.
See also: Phila. educator Ramirez takes top post in Milwaukee The Inquirer
PA submits new Race to the Top application The Notebook blog
PA applies for round two of the federal stimulus funding. The state strengthened its application by getting many more school districts to sign on and say they'll work with the required reforms.
Rewriting the lesson plan The Inquirer (opinion)
Mighty Writers founder describes how alternative approaches can help kids learn.
A school where everyone performs The Inquirer
A profile of Philadelphia's Performing Arts Charter School.
Latest Fad 'Silly Bandz' Causing a Distraction in Schools KYW
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