Notes from the news, Aug. 25
Pa. and N.J. fall short in bids for Race to the Top education funds The Inquirer
Ten states got funds this time, but PA again lost out in round two of the competition for federal stimulus funds, which could have brought $400 million into the state.
See also: PA not among Race to the Top winners The Notebook blog
Pa. loses out on school funds AP via Centre Daily Times
Philadelphia schools all staffed up WHYY
The Renaissance Schools' vacancies are down to three and districtwide there are about 100 open teaching positions.
Unity is the theme for Childs-Barratt pupils Daily News
Parents, teachers, students, and Superintendent Ackerman toured the spruced up Barratt Middle School, which will hold students from both schools next year.
COULD SCHOOL CHOICE PREVENT COP KILLINGS? The Philly Post blog
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