Notes from the news, July 19
Plaudits and fears at Phila. school The InquirerPollock Elementary got a Blue Ribbon education award, but parents and teachers say fights are common at the school.
Overhaul or cosmetic makeover? The Notebook blog
Many details are still being worked out in regard to facilities at Renaissance Schools. Mastery Charter has $1 million for capital improvements at each of its three schools, but the District hasn't fixed lingering issues first.
Our state budget is out of balance and unconstitutional Patriot-News
And "throwing money" at Philadelphia's $1 billion school system has "failed to help."
Daniel Rubin: Keeping Pennsylvanians safe, or unwarranted domestic spying? The Inquirer
Education advocacy organizations have been noted in the "Pennsylvania Actionable Intelligence Bulletin."
Philadelphia fifth-grader gets support from Obama in quest to end bullying Daily News
President Obama personally replied to a letter from Ziainey Stokes about bullying at her Catholic school.
The Charter School Dilemma Philly Teacher blog
People have a lot to say about charters, but many people won't sign their name to their comments.
In case you missed it: Dissension within groups and...Megan Fox? The Notebook blog
Roundup of national education news, and an Internet curiosity: Megan Fox talking about school budget cuts in California.
Estudiantes de Philly a DC a pedir un DREAM-Act Al Día
Pa. may be forced to make budget cuts Philadelphia Business Journal
Mobile Learning Practical Theory blog
Congressman Sestak’s Legislation to Improve School Lunch Access and Safety Passes CommitteeBigNews.biz
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