Two of Pa.'s largest charters part of test score probe
by Benjamin Herold on Jul 18 2011 Posted in Latest news
Two of the largest charters in Pennsylvania, Chester Community Charter School (CCCS) and the Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School (PA Cyber), are among the 89 schools across the state that are to be investigated for statistical irregularities on 2009 standardized tests.
In all, 10 Pennsylvania charters were found to have 2009 test scores warranting further inquiry, according to a recently revealed state reportmeant to identify "potential test results that may have been earned unfairly."
The rest of the 89 schools are spread over 38 school districts. State Secretary of Education Ronald Tomalis has directed those districts to conduct investigations in all their traditional public schools that were heavily flagged in the study. The charters with unusual results will investigate themselves, according to
ACTION United community "veto" budget rally
Professionals for Progress leader Emmanuel Bussie (center) joined State Rep. Babette Josephs (left), ACTION United leader D. William Browning, and others for a rally at City Hall today urging Mayor Nutter to challenge Gov. Corbett's education budget cuts. Bussie proposed that attendees head to City Council and demand "not just change, but transformation."
Sponsored by ACTION United, the rally drew a small crowd of teachers, parents, and activists who are working