Notes from the news, Aug. 6
Philadelphia area nonprofits could receive millions in federal grants The InquirerFour education nonprofits that work in Philly received millions in i3 innovation grants.
See also: Children's Literacy Initiative gets $21 million federal innovation grant The Notebook blog
Pennsylvania Education Organizations Awarded Funds in Highly Competitive Federal Innovation Competition PRNewswire
Contract doesn't prohibit Ackerman from releasing bonus evaluation WHYY
The District can't release the superintedent's performance evaluation, but she could make it public herself.
ACTION United says Race to the Top is misguided The Notebook blog
ACTION United (the new incarnation of ACORN) held a protest at 440 to call for more community involvement in RttT.
Phila. launches Back to School party 6 ABC
The event is at the School District building at 440 N. Broad till 6 p.m.
Teacher aid revived in US Senate The Notebook blog
A jobs bill that will save thousands of teacher jobs cleared the Senate and is expected to pass the House.
Netter Center gets federal funds for nutrition effort Voice of Philadelphia
The $900,000 grant will be used to fund nutrition programs at four West Philly high schools.
Youthful leaders recognized at Young Heroes Awards 6 ABC
PA Team to Present Case for 'Race to the Top' Funds in Nation's Capital PRNewswire
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