Notes from the news, Feb. 23

by Erika Owens on Feb 23 2012 Posted in Notes from the news

District invites outside bidders to maintain its buildings The Notebook blog
The District issued a Request for Proposals for maintenance of 400 buildings. Members of the union that currently does maintenance work received layoff notices last year.

William Penn Foundation donating $1.5 million for Phila. School District restructuring The Inquirer
The foundation, a major funder of the Notebook, will pay for the consulting group that will help the District plan next steps to deal with the budget deficit and other issues.

See also: Foundation to pay for District consultant The Notebook blog
Penn Foundation gives $1.5M to schools for consultant fees Daily News
William Penn Foundation Gives Philly School District $1.5 Million Philebrity
Local Foundation Will Pay For Cost-Cutting Study at Philadelphia Schools CBS Philly 

Report shows gains in Renaissance Schools The Notebook blog
The report from Research for Action found gains at both types of Renaissance Schools, charters and Promise Academies.

See also: Study Says Some Philadelphia Schools Are Doing Better With More Attention CBS Philly

When schools weren't public - or any good The Inquirer (opinion)
A brief history of state and federal involvement in education.

Goin’ back to Cali The Workshop blog

Bus Troubles For Philly Autistic Student Fox 29

Kensington: Rock to the Future Brings Free Music Education to the Community Philadelphia Neighborhoods

Hunting Park: Community Organization Seeks to Combat Poverty With Education Philadelphia Neighborhoods

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