Notes from the news, June 17
by Erika Owens on Jun 17 2010 Posted in Notes from the news
SRC approves some additional charter school seats The Notebook blogThe SRC changed its plans and did vote on charter seat expansions in yesterday's meeting. They also approved all renewals for 11 current charter schools.
See also: 11 Phila. schools granted new charters The Inquirer
Charters get nice surprise: Renewal, expansion OKs Daily News
School Board OKs Modest Phila. Charter School Expansion KYW
Charters get nice surprise: Renewal, expansion OKs Daily News
School Board OKs Modest Phila. Charter School Expansion KYW
Reading, math scores up, but about half of students fail Daily News
More than half of District students scored proficient on reading and math tests for the first time.
More than half of District students scored proficient on reading and math tests for the first time.
See also: An 8th straight year of PSSA gains The Notebook blog
Phila. Students Reach Standardized Test Milestone KYW
Phila. Students Reach Standardized Test Milestone KYW
West Philadelphia High students' 100 m.p.g. competition The Inquirer
The West Philly team that keeps on chugging in a very tough field of competitors to build a 100 mpg car made The Inquirer's front page.
The West Philly team that keeps on chugging in a very tough field of competitors to build a 100 mpg car made The Inquirer's front page.
See also: West Phila. Students Build Hybrid that Can Compete KYW
Marilyn Perez named Edison principal The Notebook blog
The current Central regional superintendent will lead the struggling high school.
The current Central regional superintendent will lead the struggling high school.
The legacy of the one-room schoolhouse: The Notebook The Notebook blog
School no longer takes place in a single room, but the Notebook helps create a similarly tight-knit community.
School no longer takes place in a single room, but the Notebook helps create a similarly tight-knit community.
Editorial: Teaching that passes the test The Inquirer
Congratulations to Aaron Greberman Philly's teacher of the year.
Congratulations to Aaron Greberman Philly's teacher of the year.
Give Us the Truth About School Violence Education Week (opinion)
Former safe schools advocate Jack Stollsteimer writes about the "rising epidemic of violence" in our schools.
Former safe schools advocate Jack Stollsteimer writes about the "rising epidemic of violence" in our schools.
Is There an Education Crisis In Philadelphia? Fox 29
Fox 29 asks you to decide if we spend too much to educate students in Philadelphia.
Fox 29 asks you to decide if we spend too much to educate students in Philadelphia.
Port Richmond: Reading Toward a Better Future Philadelphia Neighborhoods
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