Notes from the news, Sept. 8
At long last, a new Willard School opens The Notebook blog
After decades of community organizing and delays, a new Willard Elementary School welcomed students.
See also: New school year, new fancy school building WHYY
Back to School for Area Students KYW
Gleaming new Willard School a 40-year dream The Inquirer
Editorial: Clock is ticking for students The Inquirer
Entering her third year as superintendent, Arlene Ackerman continues to face big challenges in the Philly schools.
Back to school: Education issues in the Delaware Valley Radio Times
Discussion included Pennsylvania's second failed Race to the Top application and Gov. Rendell's plans for school funding.
171 teachers are no-shows on first day Daily News
It's unclear how many no-shows are resignations, but teachers who quit without adequate notice will not be eligible for rehire by the District.
School cops learn new techniques for 'climate change' Daily News
The Mental Health Association of Southeastern Pennsylvania trained the school police officers on how to identify mental and social needs and how to help students.
Police still probing Feltonville school break-in The Inquirer
The break-in occurred Sunday afternoon, but students were in school on Tuesday.
See also: Feltonville School Opens on Time Despite Vandalism KYW
Security Top Priority In Philly Schools Fox 29
The Blog Is Back... And So Is School Biology and Blueberries
Walter D. Palmer Students March on District Headquarters, Demand $1.7 Million from Ackerman PhillyNow
Bus drops special needs girl off 4 hours late 6 ABC
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