Notes from the news, Sept. 10
Obama to give back-to-school speech Tuesday at Masterman The Inquirer
Big get for the Philly schools! President Obama is giving an address during the school day again this year.
See also: Obama Chooses Phila. School for Speech Site KYW
Philadelphia is our city - and they're our schools Daily News (opinion)
The legislative director of ACTION United writes about how the community is a "substantial resource" for the District.
False goals for city schools The Inquirer (opinion)
Chalk and Talk blogger Christopher Paslay writes that maybe every student isn't going to get high test scores.
Changing Skyline: Philadelphia learns a lesson in school design The Inquirer
A look at the new Kensington Creative and Performing Arts High School, which YUC students were heavily involved in designing.
Filling the Need for Skilled Workers Requires Smarter Education Huffington Post
Philadelphia Education Fund board chair Diane Melley writes about "the pressing need to keep students in school."
What Comes Before Filtering, Fearlessness and Foresight Practical Theory blog
Those are the top three leadership skills, which SLA principal Chris Leahmann describe in a Technology and Learning magazine article.
Close eye on South Phila. High School Philadelphia Tribune
Superintendent Ackerman to make first visit to Imhotep Institute Charter High School The Examiner
public school teacher bashing in local media Young Philly Politics
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