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Report says zero-tolerance discipline makes Philly schools less safe - Philly.com

Report says zero-tolerance discipline makes Philly schools less safe - Philly.com

Report says zero-tolerance discipline makes Philly schools less safe

Though city public schools are often dangerous places, the Philadelphia School District's zero-tolerance approach to discipline makes schools less safe and less effective at educating students, according to a report released Thursday.

Corbett nominates Tomalis to lead Education Department

Gov.-elect Tom Corbett reached back into the Ridge administration Thursday to select his nominee to lead the Pennsylvania Department of Education.