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Notes from the news, June 22

by Erika Owens on Jun 22 2010 Posted in Notes from the news

Crucial Competition For West Philly Hybrid Auto Team KYW
The team is in Michigan for more than a week of make or break tests in advance of the next stage of the competition.

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Philadelphia high school student wins scholarship after parents' death The Inquirer
Heirl He, a rising senior at Central, won a full scholarship from the Leonore Annenberg College Scholarship Fund.

Children in Philly rely on summer meal programs The Inquirer
When schools close the free breakfast and lunch program ends, but summer programs across the city offer free meals.

An Introduction To Philly's Promise Academy Fox 29
Interview with assistant superintendent of the Promise Academies, Francisco Duran.

Why Students Should be Involved in Training their School Security Officers Philly Education Justice blog
PSU student Zakia Royster writes about how students at Sayre organized to train their security guards.

Happy summer, teachers! The Notebook blog

Study claims computer access hurts school performance WHYY

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