Notes from the news, June 3
West Philly won't be Ren. School next year The Notebook blogWest Philly High will be an Empowerment School for the 2010-11 school year.
See also: District delays overhaul of West Phila. High The Inquirer
West Philadelphia High School Concerned Communities UC Review
New education standards approved by Nat. Governors Association WHYY
The Common Core standards are one way states are working to better prepare students for college and career, and keep education quality more consistent.
Pa. takes another shot at federal schools money The Inquirer
Pennsylvania applied for round two of Race to the Top funding to try to bring in $400 million.
General George G. Meade School Team Win Adele Magner Memorial Award, Given 6/7 Broadway.com
Eighth grade student Jamekea S. Lee, teacher Lori Odum, and teaching artist Dwight Wilkins won an award from the Philadelphia Young Playwrights.
'If I were a rich man' The Notebook blog
F reflects on why rich men supported State Sen. Anthony Williams' gubernatorial campaign with large contributions, and how he can make his voice heard as loud as theirs.
Second Grader Wins Annual Fire Prevention Contest KYW
Future of proposed Hebrew language school uncertain WHYY
Thoughts on Facebook Privacy Philly Teacher blog
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