Notes from the news, Oct. 1
Inquirer Editorial: Some teachers need to go The Inquirer
Teachers' unions can help support education reform by agreeing to merit pay, closure of low-performing schools, and adding more school options in areas where neighborhood schools are bad.
For actor Tony Danza, 'Teach,' was a good career move; principal praises him Daily News
Danza says he really wanted to help his students and that he "wasn't pimping Philadelphia's kids."
Shuttered school may get a second chance Philadelphia Business Journal
The District is working with city economic development officials to figure out how to use William Penn High.
What's our message? The Notebook blog
The PILCOP Symposium on Equality ended with a discussion of next steps and how to organize for education reform in Philadelphia.
Entrepreneur's Local Partnerships Help Kids Play NPR
KaBOOM! helps build playgrounds and last June they built one at Imani Education Circle Charter School.
Hunting Park: Local Center Gives Students a ‘Dream’ Philadelphia Neighborhoods
Reflecting on Tech Integration Philly Teacher blog
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