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Notes from the news, Mar. 19

by Erika Owens on Mar 19 2010 Posted in Notes from the news

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Ackerman -- no changes coming to selective admissions The Notebook blog
Ackerman has "no intention" of changing selection criteria at Philly's magnet schools. A draft proposal came out on Wednesday that suggested the changes.

See also: Ackerman: Magnet proposal now dead, was a surprise The Inquirer
Dead on Arrival Metropolis

District clears S. Phila. student of gang charge The Inquirer
Hao Luu was cleared the day after his grandmother testified to the SRC about his ordeal after "being involved in" the violence last December at South Philly High.

See also: Clearing the record The Inquirer

National conference on science ed. begins The Notebook blog
Notebook blogger Timothy Boyle will be at the conference and is looking for feedback from other participants.

Federal funding flow to Phila. schools The Inquirer
Department of Labor grants and construction bonds will bring millions into the District.

More Than 60 Students from 40 Philadelphia Schools to Participate in 16th Annual Scripps Spelling Bee PRWeb

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