Notes from the news, Oct. 7
Wagner urges moratorium on new Pennsylvania charter schools The Inquirer
PA Auditor General Jack Wagner said no new charter schools should open until an improved funding system is in place.
Fights bring on pugnacious atmosphere at West Philly High Daily News
Teachers say school climate has gotten worse since former principal Saliyah Cruz was transferred and that the school is being run as a de facto Promise Academy.
'Has special education lost its way?' The Notebook blog
A court case laid out new standards for use of inclusion in special education, but a study of the five years since the ruling went into effect showed that districts have not quickly implemented changes.
A princlpled principal South Philly Review
Dr. Angelo Milicia has lead GAMP for 14 years.
Philadelphia School Partnership Launches Business Wire
The organization that seeks to raise $100 million for schools of any type that do well officially launches today.
See also: Asociación Escolar de Filadelfia por una mejor educación Al Día
Authentic Writing Philly Teacher blog
Philly Teacher's students created their own websites and learned about web design and netiquette in the process.
Reflections: Then and Now-It Takes Time to Build a Successful School City School Stories
School District of Philadelphia Celebrates “Parent Appreciation Month”! The Frankford Gazette
Safety stressed on 'Walk to School Day' WHYY
'Green' training for teachers Daily News
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