Notes from the news, June 16
Congrats to all 2010 graduates!At South Philadelphia High, an upbeat end to a tumultuous year The Inquirer
Superintendent Ackerman attended the ceremony. Graduating senior Duong Ly said that the good thing to come out of the tumult was "after Dec. 3, we know how to organize."
See also: South Phila. students graduate after tough year 6ABC
Vote on expansion of charter schools in Philly postponed The Inquirer
The SRC said it won't vote on expansion of charter schools at today's meeting and the next meeting is in August, which is much too late for schools to actually prepare to offer the new slots in September.
See also: Charter school leaders antsy over delay on expansion vote The Notebook blog
Charters' approach is working The Inquirer (opinion)
Microsoft High School's First Graduating Class Has a Bright Future Fast Company
The first graduation took place yesterday.
See also: First class graduates from 'School of the Future' 6ABC
Microsoft's 'School of the Future' graduates first class AP via USA TODAY
Ronnie Polaneczky: Michelle gets to walk, but Ackerman kneecaps principal ... & principles Daily News
Michelle graduated from Germantown High School yesterday and her principal had said she couldn't walk in the ceremony due to lateness, but Ackerman overrode that decision.
Speech to the Class of 2010 Practical Theory blog
Principal Chris Lehmann's speech to the first class of Science Leadership Academy.
Will the education reformers ever learn? The Inquirer (opinion)
Phila. Charter School Geared to Foster Kids Graduates 1st Class KYW
Philadelphia's top teacher again from Bodine High School The Inquirer
Arts grants target Philadelphia youth WHYY
4 Philadelphia Students Honored for Perfect Attendance KYW
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