Monday, April 26, 2010

Notes from the news, Apr. 26 | Philadelphia Public School Notebook

Notes from the news, Apr. 26 | Philadelphia Public School Notebook

Notes from the news, Apr. 26

Budget woes hit schools hard and harder The Inquirer
Pennsylvania is in a better position than other states because of legislated increases in education funding and how it has chosen to use stimulus funds.
Rendell campaigns in area for more school aid The Inquirer
Rendell toured the Philly burbs to rally support for his budget, which again includes increases in state funding for education.
Williams Ramping Up Campaign WDUQN
The gubernatorial candidate supports school choice and says he won't commit to funding the "costing out" report.
Catchment Maps Available Online A Very Public Education blog
The maps are one of many improvements to the school profile pages on the District's site.
Pa. Education Sec. to Head Allentown's School District KYW
Zahorchak will leave his post May 7. His replacement has yet to be named.
See also: Ed. Sec. Zahorchak heading for Allentown The Notebook blog
Phila. School District to Hold Public Budget Meetings KYW
DOE Auditors: Philly Grants 'High-Risk' Fox 29
Phila. Schoolteacher Inducted into Teacher Hall of Fame KYW
Knowing Your Kids A Good Day Teaching blog
Black woman leads former whites-only Philly school AP via Washington Post
Pa. Worker Gets 7.5 Years in Teen's Starvation Death KYW
6 Reasons I Surround Myself with People Smarter Than I Am Philly Teacher blog
New Film Highlights Serious Problems in Public Schools KYW
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One-stop shop for college now open at City Hall

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In Philadelphia, only 20 percent of the population has a bachelor’s degree.
A college graduate can expect to earn at least $2 million over his lifetime. A high school dropout will make less than one-fourth of that.