Renaissance Schools II
by Erika Owens on Jan 24 2011 Posted in Latest news
This post is your quick annotated reference for news and resources on the second cohort of Renaissance Schools.
- The list of the 18 Renaissance Schools and descriptions of the models.
- A more comprehensive report on the press conference and possible impact of 18 more turnaround schools.
- The list of the 16 Renaissance Alert Schools.
- The District's new Renaissance Schools page with videos describing the four different models: Promise Academy (Traditional), Promise Academy (Innovation), Promise Neighborhood Partnership, and Renaissance Charter.
- The District's fact sheet on Year II.
- The District's press release announcing the Year II changes.
- News of the "Renaissance Match" provider finalists - and a District release.
- A statement from Philadelphia Federation of Teachers President Jerry Jordan.
- Maps of the Renaissance Year II schools and all Promise Academies.
- Wednesday's Notes from the News roundup of our coverage and stories from the Inquirer, Daily News, and others.
- A schedule of the informational meetings for parents and community members.
- An outline of the four Renaissance Schools turnaround models.
- A look at the three Renaissance Schools in Northwest Philadelphia.
Comments (13)
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 01/24/2011 - 20:09.
OMG I just can't wait!!!
Submitted by "New" teacher, getting older every minute. (not verified) on Mon, 01/24/2011 - 21:07.
I don't care this year. Make us a Renaissance, don't, whatever. I can't see the difference this year. This time last year, it felt urgent. Now nothing does. It's a shame.
Submitted by Erika Owens on Mon, 01/24/2011 - 23:08.
Can you say more about why it no longer feels urgent?
Submitted by Meg (not verified) on Tue, 01/25/2011 - 13:43.
This has been a frustrating year with too many changes. I cannot even tell you which standards I am addressing anymore because of the many changes. The room is now full of mindless slogans that mean nothing. the room is uncomfortable and all facing front - towards letter sounds cards I have to point to a dozen times a day. The kids do not think - they burp back facts and fill in circles. No one moves anymore -t heyno longer know how to play or problem solve and the principal cannot understand why the lunchroom has become a battle ground. They fight all day - from frustration, boredom and fear. They no longer know how to be together. The in class stresses have ballooned into other areas.
Since we no longer teach them, treat them as children with needs and strengths, they no longer act that way.
Submitted by Martin (not verified) on Mon, 12/26/2011 - 10:35.
That's it. The way we're structured as a business centers in quality and requires quality in order to operate. diablo 3 items
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 01/25/2011 - 14:13.
I'm sure there's other schools that have found out if their schools are becoming. I'm at a school that found out, but I don't want to point myself out here. The future is now, as Philadelphia waits for a new Super comes in a few years and changes it to the new future.
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 01/25/2011 - 15:32.
South Philadelphia High School
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 01/25/2011 - 15:47.
Simon Gratz high school
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 01/25/2011 - 15:48.
Simon Gratz HS
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 01/26/2011 - 10:33.
It seems that our tax dollars will be spent paving the way, not into the future, but back to the past with segregated education. The education system continues to pass the buck and shun its responsibility to effectively educate it citizenry.
Submitted by designer area rugs (not verified) on Sun, 01/29/2012 - 07:18.
Thank you for providing this. I will have to visit here again!
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 02/06/2011 - 13:58.
Man im glad ima senior.....gettin up outta there too much drama..all it is, is young bulls dont know how to act everybody is soo tuff, and got something to prove..but you cant blame them the adults let it get like that.
Submitted by France (not verified) on Fri, 04/22/2011 - 16:27.
Simon Gratz
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