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Monday, June 14, 2010

West: No Renaissance, but plenty of turnover Philadelphia Public School Notebook

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Notes from the news, June 14

Submitted by Erika Owens on Mon, 06/14/2010 - 09:42 Posted in Notes from the news | Permalink
West: No Renaissance, but plenty of turnover The Notebook blog
The turmoil has left more than 30 teacher vacancies at West Philly High, which is a higher percentage of turnover than in recent years.
John Baer: We could have a state budget (gasp) on time! Daily News
Baer thinks that we will see the increase in state education funding that Gov. Rendell is calling for and some new taxes.
Mobile science program brings high-tech gear to schools The Inquirer
Science in Motion is a program that brings expensive equipment and skilled staffers into schools to teach kids science.
Press Release: WAGNER MIDDLE SCHOOL WINS $5,000 IN STUDY ISLAND NATIONAL SPRING CONTEST eSchool News
Wagner won the contest by showing the most enthusiasm for the Study Island online education program.
Continuity, Community, and Change A Good Day Teaching blog
A retirement celebration for two long-time teachers prompted
AmeriCorps grants awarded in Pa. Philadelphia Business Journal
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