Notes from the news, Sept. 21
Oprah Winfrey announces $1 million grant for Mastery Charter Schools The Inquirer
On a show about school reform and "Waiting for Superman," Oprah's Angel Network gave grants to six charter networks, including Mastery.
See also: Oprah gives Mastery Charter $1M grant Daily News
Oprah's Gift Highlights Charter Schools Fox 29
Two immigrant students attacked at Bok The Inquirer
The newly arrived Chinese immigrants were sent to the hospital after being beaten during what the District said some students considered "Freshman Day," a day of hazing.
See also: Chinese students attacked at a Philly high school AP via CBS 21
Masterman, Obama, and Ackerman: Part II - Looking for nuance The Notebook blog
Marsha Pincus urges us to step away from the "single story" many people have about how education helps a few students "get out."
Their aim: More education $, less prison $ Daily News
"Mass incarceration is not working," said Jerry Mondesire, president of PA's chapter of the NAACP. Instead, money in the National Criminal Justice Act should be spent on studying alternatives to incarceration.
Ronnie Polaneczky: Though not 1st place, West Philly Hybrid X clearly won Daily News
Since the team's bid for a $10 million prize ended, they've found many other opportunities and you can help with one of thema GE competition includes a public vote.
A Primer on Transfers in the School District of Philadelphia Philly School Search
A Q&A to help you through the transfer process.
Annette John-Hall: For Nutter, time to pay attention to perception The Inquirer
Jóvenes instan llamar a senadores por el DREAM-Act Al DÃa
President Obama's Inspirational Message at Philadelphia's Masterman School Associated Contet
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