Notes from the news, Oct. 11

by thenotebook on Oct 11 2012

Philly School District Now Charging Youth Groups To Use School Gyms My Fox Philadelphia
Youth athletic leagues in danger as the District begins charging for use of gyms.

Educational matchmaker South Philly Review
A parent unexpectedly finds herself engaged after sending her son to public school.

Romney-shirt girl gives up on Philly schools Daily News
Samantha Pawlucy's parents, disenchanted with public schools, look at charter options.

See also: Philadelphia student in T-shirt dispute looking for private school Inquirer
Father: "The School District is last in the list," he said. "Behind homeschooling."

The new face of a district Notebook
Superintendent Hite works to rebuild momentum – amid a funding crisis, a cheating scandal, and struggles with Harrisburg.

Please email davidl@thenotebook.org if we missed anything today or if you have any suggestions of publications, email lists, or other places for us to check for news.

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