Confidential document lists dozens of possible closings, consolidations The Notebook blog
The Notebook received a document dated March 18, 2011 with school listings describing possible closing and consolidation plans. It has been authenticated by a District spokesperson.
One more week: Turn up the heat! The Notebook blog
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Fox 29
The special SRC meeting at 11 a.m. today could provide details about Ackerman’s rumored negotiations to exit her contract.
Teacher layoffs will move forward in Philadelphia – for some The Inquirer
The PFT and District agreed to go to arbitration over the layoffs exemption for Promise Academies teachers, but other than 174 Promise Academies teachers and 174 teachers with the most seniority, all other teacher layoffs move forward.
School district has just 5 days to reach cost-cutting deals with its unions Daily News
The District is counting on saving $75 million from reopening union contracts.
Young People’s Computer Center Opens, Bridges Digital Divide PSU Blog
The computer center is funded by a broadband stimulus grant focused on helping people access and adopt Internet and computer usage.
School voucher bill elicits protest at senator’s office Philadelphia Tribune
Philadelphia Student Union and ACTION United gathered at State Sen. Anthony Williams’ office to protest the voucher bill.
Notebook joins Ed Week school turnaround coverage The Notebook blog
The Notebook and several other urban school news publications are covering school turnaround, and Ed Week has compiled that coverage.
Students build digital skills at SLA Education Week via The Notebook blog
This story about Science Leadership Academy originally appeared in Ed Week.
Lawmaker: On Phila. SD, a tipping point Philly School Files blog
Jarring report for black grads Philadelphia Sun
New Media, New Literacy: Learning from Youth in Philly & Chester Research for Action blog
Letters: Naming Ramos to SRC is cause for optimism Philly.com
Letters: Money for education hasn’t bought results Philly.com
Annual School Discussion Group Begins in August Mt. Airy Patch
Feeding Dropouts Faulkner Metropolis
“Rightsizing” Public Schools Metropolis
Video from Luigi while on his way to Harrisburg Education Voters PA blog
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