Thursday, May 20, 2010

Notes from the news, May 20 | Philadelphia Public School Notebook

Notes from the news, May 20 | Philadelphia Public School Notebook

Notes from the news, May 20

Ackerman set to make top-level changes The Inquirer
"Extremely big" changes to come to Ackerman's cabinet and regional superintendent leadership.
Charters and transparency: Comparing Hardy Williams School to MortonThe Notebook blog
It's very difficult to track how all of Hardy Williams Charter's nearly $8 million annual budget is spent, but a comparable neighborhood school has a much clearer money trail.
We need fed $$, stat! Daily News (opinion)
Union leader Cathy Scott calls for an extension of stimulus dollars to support schools and other essential services.
Fels High teen struck and killed The Inquirer
The teen was just about to graduate. She was struck by a car after getting off of the school bus.
Go to www. phillygoes2college.com UC Review
Thorough description of the program to help raise the number of Philadelphians with a college degree.
Mayor Nutter, Child Advocates Call Attention to Plight of Foster Children KYW
Summer jobs programs begin in Philadelphia WHYY
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