Notes from the news, Aug. 12
It's time for the Philadelphia School Reform Commission to step up on accountabilityDaily News (opinion)Phil Goldsmith writes that the responsibility rests with the SRC to take the lead on setting "high standards for transparency to build public trust" for the District.
Access to District payroll records restored for some The Notebook blog
City Controller Alan Butkovitz' office again has access to the records, but District staffers will need to explain why they need global access to salary and other "sensitive" data.
See also: Deal afoot to restore access to school salary files WHYY
Onorato claims Williams’ mantle… will he get the money? PA2010.com
School choice supporter State Sen. Anthony Williams endorsed Democratic candidate for governor Dan Onorato. Onorato supports the EITC program that is largely used to help fund private and parochial schools.
See also: Onorato Backs State Grants For Private Schools AP via KDKA
Editorial: Feeding their brains The Inquirer
The Senate passed a childhood nutrition bill that includes a provision to continue the Universal Feeding Program in Philadelphia.
Charter battles Philly district over its expansion The Inquirer
Walter D. Palmer Leadership Learning Partners Charter School did not get official SRC approval for additional seats or to permanently expand to serve high school grades, and now it is urging the SRC to act so that hundreds of students won't have to find new schools for the fall.
Diplomas Now Wins $30 Million Education Department Grant PR Canada
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