Notes from the news, Feb. 17
At yesterday's meeting the SRC voted on a few charter expansions, heard about the budget and Facilities Master Plan, and heard from community members at Audenried about the plans to turn it over to Universal Companies.
See also: Philly SRC hears dire warning on school funding The Inquirer
School panel hears Audenried objections Daily News
Level with the public on Philadelphia school closings! Daily News (opinion)
The Daily News republished an editorial from the Notebook's February edition on school closings.
From a parent to the SRC: An open letter The Notebook blog
If the SRC or Superintendent Ackerman don't give notice by March 1, Ackerman will get an automatic one-year extension on her contract. The SRC Chairman said the issue is a "personnel matter."
See also: School District Apparently Fine With Arlene Ackerman Life Sentence Philebrity
Corbett administration backs school vouchers Philadelphia Tribune
In testimony to the state education committee, Gov. Corbett's nominee for education secretary spoke in support of vouchers.
See also: RFA’s Kate Shaw discusses vouchers on Fox News Research for Action blog
On school vouchers, the data isn't encouraging Daily News (opinion)
Corbett OKs tax $ for use in private schools AP via Philly.com
Heated debate in Pa. Senate hearing on school vouchers The Inquirer
SB 1 Hearing Video and Testimony Keystone State Education Coalition
Gaining programs, losing a principal at Pennell Elementary WHYY/NewsWorks
Pennell will be a Promise Academy next year and will receive a new principal.
See also: Promise principals, hiring timeline released The Notebook blog
2nd annual TAG 'Justice in the Classroom' workshop The Notebook blog
The event is this Saturday and is hosted by the Teacher Action Group's Restorative Justice committee.
Lawmaker eyes cap on superintendent salaries Daily News
Notes from the Field-West and Audenried Student Protestors Challenge The Wisdom of The District’s Leadership City School Stories
Active Grade: Create Standards-Based Reports Philly Teacher blog
McCall Embraces Diversity Philly School Search
A final farewell to a Roxborough student WHYY/NewsWorks
School districts set to share sobering news The Inquirer
Temple students rally in Harrisburg for continued state support Temple University
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