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Friday, July 30, 2010

Notes from the news, July 30 | Philadelphia Public School Notebook

Notes from the news, July 30 | Philadelphia Public School Notebook

Notes from the news, July 30

More fun with school district #s It's Our Money
Superintendent Ackerman and her administration continue to receive scrutiny of high salaries.
See also: Ackerman Gives Big Money To New Hires Fox 29
Rumblings: Who’s Afraid of Arlene Ackerman? Philebrity
Because She’s Worth It? Superintendent Ackerman’s Ridiculous Salary PhillyNow
For what it's worth, the Boston Superintendent turned down a pay raise earlier this month It's Our Money
Penny Wise and Pound Foolish? A Good Day Teaching blog
Early-learning center, 40 jobs are budget casualties Daily News
The District will close half of its early-learning centers and demote or lay off support staff in order to make up for a budget shortfall.
Calling student activists: A leadership training opportunity The Notebook blog
PSU grad Candace Carter writes about Building a Youth Movement, PSU's annual summer leadership institute.
New Work Flow with Tech Practical Theory blog
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