Notes from the news, Oct. 15

Chester Community Charter School investigation closes Inquirer
Cheating investigation at state's largest charter ends without disciplinary action, despite "overwhelming evidence of testing irregularities."

New website to help parents choose a school in Philly WHYY/NewsWorks
GreatPhillySchools provides parents with information and quality ratings on the vast majority of Philadelphia's district, charter, and private schools.

NJ parents filing petition for better education AP via Inquirer

Three parents to file papers against Camden School District

Want to Ruin Teaching? Give Ratings NY Times Op-ed
A charter school operator catalogues the downside of evaluating teachers primarily through test scores, arguing instead for investing in excellent leadership and allowing true principal autonomy.

News Summary from Keystone State Education Coaliton

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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