District staff are recommending that the School Reform Commission terminate two charter schools out of 16 that are up for renewal in April, the Notebook has learned, a decision that is likely to set in motion a scramble by the operators to keep the schools open.
District officials would not confirm that there are schools recommended for non-renewal and denied the Notebook access to most of the contents of the files on the schools seeking extensions.
Thu. Apr. 3: SRC Community Meeting. 5 p.m. Barrett School, 17th & Wharton St. SRC Community Group is sponsoring an "Open Mic" about services for special needs children.
Sat. Apr 5: Philadelphia Spring Cleanup. 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Locations citywide. Volunteer in your neighborhood to make our city a more beautiful place. For more information, visit here, or call 215-683-CLEAN.
3721 Midvale Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19129
Phone: (215) 951-0330, ext. 2107
Fax: (215) 951-0342
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