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Notes from the news, June 4 | Philadelphia Public School Notebook

Notes from the news, June 4 | Philadelphia Public School Notebook


Notes from the news, June 4

by Erika Owens on Jun 04 2010 Posted in Notes from the news
West teachers must decide Friday; SAC chair calls probe a "travesty" The Notebook blog
West's 62 teachers must decide today if they are staying at the school or leaving it. Teachers who do stay will face another force transfer next year because District officials say the school will remain on the Renaissance list.
See also: Elmer Smith: At West Philly High: Renaissance or inquisition?Daily News
What about Alyiah? The Notebook NEWSFLASH
Alyiah is a learning support student in Daroff's longstanding special education program. The program will remain at the school under Universal's charter management, but Universal doesn't have experience managing a program like Daroff's.
WATCH: Philly Student Union's School Year in Review Philly Education Justice blog
PSU created a video montage reflecting on the 2009-10 school year.
Homeless 3rd Grader Opens Officials Eyes on Serious Issue NBC Philadelphia
Students from McCall Elementary have been studying homelessness and talked to city council about the issue.
8 local school districts getting federal construction bonds The Inquirer
Philadelphia will get $147 million from a stimulus program, but District officials are not sure yet how it will be used.
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