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Focus on The Takeover: One Year Later
Focus on The Takeover: One Year Later May 28 — 11:00pm

Quietly, battle over private management of schools rages on

Philadelphia reform experiment enters second year

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Focus on The Takeover: One Year Later May 28 — 11:00pm

Understanding the state takeover of Philadelphia's schools

Analysis: do Philadelphians still have a voice at the School District?

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Focus on The Takeover: One Year Later May 28 — 11:00pm

District evaluates progress in the takeover schools

Getting information to the public about the impact of the reforms has been difficult

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Theme articles

Quietly, battle over private management of schools rages on School Reform Commission's 2002 reform plan Teacher turnover high at the 'takeover schools' Principals offer mixed perspectives on first year of takeover Understanding the state takeover of Philadelphia's schools Centerfold chart: A look at the school managers in the 'multiple provider' model District evaluates progress in the takeover schools Money talks: EMOs give generously Are these the District's 'lowest performing schools?' Enhancing parent involvement: many strategies available

Other news & features

June 30 deadline looms for action on Rendell's education program Rendell plan would lower local taxes, raise state income tax Survey: several area legislators indicate support for Rendell plan Independent school proposals shelved for now Outside providers play growing role in alternative schools

Cartoon

Summer 2003 cartoon

In our opinion

The takeover -- one year later

From our readers

Time for action to fund schools

Eye on special education

Many children eligible for Supplemental Security Income

Activism around the city

Rally for funding equity draws busloads to Capitol Organizing against military in schools Parents rally for funds, more equity for Title I Kensington students have plans for new high school E.M. Stanton coalition wins fight to save school

Neighborhood Notebook

At two West Region schools, new openings for parent power In Overbrook, a change agent

News in brief

Reduced class size a budget priority More charter schools coming this fall Privatization an issue in upcoming contracts Registering students: focus of broad coalition

En español

La toma de las escuelas por parte del estado ¿Son éstas las 'escuelas de peor desempeño' del Distrito?

Guest opinions

Increased graduation requirements helped students – why lower them?

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