Notes from the news, July 26
by Erika Owens on Jul 26 2010 Posted in Notes from the news
At Promise Academies, vacancies galore The Notebook blogThe District website shows Clemente has 47 vacancies, Potter-Thomas 22, and Vaux 13. The Notebook is awaiting comment on why the numbers are so high.
Agora Cyber Charter School approved for five more years The Inquirer
It almost lost its charter last year, but the state just approved it for another five.
It almost lost its charter last year, but the state just approved it for another five.
Undocumented and unafraid: Pushing for the DREAM Act The Notebook blog
Undocumented activists rallied in D.C. to get the DREAM Act passed.
Undocumented activists rallied in D.C. to get the DREAM Act passed.
Hidden Homeless Philadelphia Tribune
Covenant House reaches out to homeless teens.
Covenant House reaches out to homeless teens.
In case you missed it: You gotta have some standards The Notebook blog
The Core Curriculum has everyone talking, plus more on the fighting between the Obama administration and Democrats in Congress.
The Core Curriculum has everyone talking, plus more on the fighting between the Obama administration and Democrats in Congress.
The Grading and Assessment Conundrum Philly Teacher blog
Philly teacher reflects on last weekend's ntcamp.
Philly teacher reflects on last weekend's ntcamp.
Editorial: Best of the Blogs The Inquirer
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