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NEWSFLASH August 2004

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District cheers rise in PSSA scores while eyeing more progress

Philadelphia School District officials are celebrating Philadelphia's rate of improvement on the state's standardized test, the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA). About 30 percent of the District's fifth, eighth, and eleventh graders scored advanced or proficient in reading and math on this spring's test, with overall scores growing by six points over last year.

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Philly gets boost from state in school funding, but not systemic reform

With school funding increases that state officials glowingly called "a historic investment in education," Governor Ed Rendell's second budget was signed into law over Fourth of July weekend.

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New policy raises hopes for reform of District's troubled ELL programs

by Beandrea Davis

The first-ever systemwide policy detailing the Philadelphia School District's commitment to ensuring English Language Learner (ELL) students fair access to high quality educational opportunities will be up for approval before the School Reform Commission in August.

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