After budget cuts and closures, tremendous uncertainty surrounds the return to school
As the Philadelphia School District prepared to open for the 2013-14 school year, teachers scoured for usable desks that they could stuff into classrooms with, in some cases, 40 or more students. Some even contemplated bringing in spare chairs from home. “We have a lot more students and fewer staff members,” said Barbara Keating, head of the English department at South Philadelphia High School. “C
Notes from the news, Sept. 9
Tweeting #Philly1stDay experiences. Notebook Hite: Conditions not ideal but schools are ready. Inquirer Philly schools open today with less staff. Daily News Philadelphia schools open Monday amid uncertainty. AP Community on patrol to ensure 'safe corridors' for Northwest Philly students. NewsWorks Parents question safe routes to Philly schools. NewsWorks Vigil Held In Center City In Support Of P
