Notes from the news, June 9
In West non-vote, did the SRC violate the Sunshine Act? The Notebook blog
The Sunshine Act requires that decision-making take place in public, but it's unclear where the decision was made to delay the vote on West's Renaissance Schools provider.
See also: While controversy swirls, life goes on for many at West The Notebook blog
Turmoil at West Philadelphia High could leave 50% teaching posts empty WHYY
Phila. teacher reassignment put on hold The Inquirer
The forced transfer of more than 500 teachers has been put on hold due to confusion and complaints of contract violations.
Schools set to pick new deputy chief Philadelphia Tribune
Leroy Nunery will likely be named deputy superintendent at today's SRC meeting.
S. Philly High 6 months later: What still needs work The Notebook blog
The statistics District officials have cited during a recent media blitz do not reflect the reality of ongoing harassment and violence, or stats on the District's own site, writes Helen Gym.
How one Phila. school diffused a recent conflict The Inquirer
At the seventh of 11 hearings on school violence before the Philadelphia Human Relations Commission, the principal of Kensington Business High School described how a proactive approach helped defuse a potentially explosive situation.
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One Week Away Practical Theory blog
One week till Science Leadership Academy graduates its first class.
Graduación de escuela charter virtual en PA Al Día
Dud grenade found at S. Phila. elementary school The Inquirer
Kindergartner missing from school had walked home The Inquirer
As education level rises, unemployment rate falls The Inquirer
Kids squeezed out of school programs Roxborough Review
Area schools taking bigger economic hit Courier Times News
Students Hurt in SW Philadelphia School Bus Ax KYW
Tech Tool vs Learning Tool Philly Teacher blog
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