Notes from the news, Sept. 9
by Erika Owens on Sep 09 2011 Posted in Notes from the news
Layoffs shift TFA teachers to chartersThe Notebook blog
Only a dozen first-year TFA teachers in Philly were hired in District schools, the rest were hired by charter and alternative schools.
Mayor Nutter Says It’s Time To Move On From Ackerman CBS Philly
Responding to calls for transparency about the private donations made to Ackerman's buyout, Mayor Nutter said, “Hindsight is always 20/20."
See also: Inquirer Editorial: Secret funding deal collapses The Inquirer
Getting ticked off all over again about Ackerman WHYY/NewsWorks
Ackerman gets paid; questions unanswered WHYY/NewsWorks
Words from a young poet, future teacher The Notebook blog
Recent Science Leadership Academy graduate Sinnea Douglas participated in the youth poetry scene in Philly and shares a poem about her aspiration to be a teacher.
School’s Open but There’s Less Funding for Kids Third and State blog
Pennsylvania had the fourth highest cuts in school spending as compared to last year, out of more than a dozen states that cut spending.
Voluntary Transfer Program for 2012-2013 Philadelphia School Search
The program allows students to apply to attend schools outside of their catchment
