Notes from the news, Aug. 10
School District cancels contract with company that ran alternative programs The InquirerCommunity Education Partners, a private firm that ran disciplinary and alternative programs at four schools, had its contract terminated June 30 and is leaving Philly.
See also: CEP tells state it is leaving Philadelphia The Notebook blog
SLA magnet high school praised as one of top 10 The Inquirer
That's top 10 in the nation as picked by a panel of education experts for Ladies' Home Journal.
The Big Lie (Thoughts on Why School Is Not Only About Workforce Development) Practical Theory blog
SLA's principal says the emphasis should be on preparing students to be citizens, not workers because "aiming for creating workers won't get our society the citizens it needs."
See also: Schools Are Given a Grade on How Graduates Do New York Times
Money aplenty, but where are the real turnaround experts? The Notebook blog
The New York Times found that many people are trying to get some of the billions going to school turnaround, even if they don't have experience in the area.
Sen. Anthony Williams: School Choice Fox 29
Phila., Camden among districts getting history aid The Inquirer
First Book donates 170,000 books to increase youth literacy in Philadelphia Philadelphia Charity Examiner
Help kids make the transition back to school 6ABC
Tony Danza reality show gets air date UPI
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