Competing stories on size of impending deficit
Mayor Michael Nutter and Superintendent Arlene Ackerman held a telephone press conference Tuesday evening to acknowledge a $234 million hole in next year's District budget resulting from the loss of federal stimulus dollars, while rebutting reports of a much larger expected deficit as - in Ackerman's words - "purely speculative."
Notes from the news, Dec. 22
Phila. schools facing big budget shortfall The Inquirer
Mayor Nutter and Superintendent Ackerman held a phone press conference Tuesday evening where they discussed the District budget shortfall next year, which will be at least $234 million because stimulus funding ends.
See also: Competing stories on size of impending deficit The Notebook blog
Philadelphia schools face revenue shortfall in next year's budget NewsWorks
School budget shortfall: $234M or $500M Daily News
Who's counting? Philly schools and the ??? budget deficit Young Philly Politics
Promise Academy teaching staffs include many who are new, inexperienced The Notebook blog
Across all Promise Academies nearly 43 percent of teachers are in their first year with the District and nearly 75 percent are new to their school.
Lawmaker asks for state audit of Philly School District The Inquirer
State Rep. McGeehan has asked the state auditor general to look into the District's procurement practices.
See also: Pa. education aide urges probe of Ackerman contract award Daily News
High school debate final teaches valuable lessons Philadelphia Tribune
This week's Learning Key describes an After School Activities Partnership debate club, profiles the senior of the month, provides tips from PhillyGoes2College, and more.
See also: Masterman student named senior of the month Philadelphia Tribune
College tips – paying for college Philadelphia Tribune
Get writings, artwork published Philadelphia Tribune
Despite setback, immigrant rights groups continue to DREAM Voice of Philadelphia
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Philadelphia High School for girl presenta concierto navideño Al Día
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