A daily roundup of Philadelphia education news.
Notes from the news, May 17
Submitted by thenotebook on Fri, 05/17/2013 - 09:30 Posted in Notes from the news | Permalink
State, teachers' union reluctant to provide more revenue for city schools. Notebook
Hite proposes ending teacher seniority. Inquirer
More than 50 schools will have new principals in September. Notebook
University City High School's closure is a special case. AxisPhilly
School students protest at weekly Philly City Council meeting. NewsWorks
Nutter's tax hike plan is getting a chilly reception. Tribune
In Fairmount, residents are pushing to improve school's image. NewsWorks
Philadelphia School District administrator is named chief of Chester Upland schools. Inquirer
Philadelphia students showcase their art. Notebook
Forum takes on standardized testing. Notebook
News summary from Keystone State Education Coalition
Notes from the news, May 16
Submitted by thenotebook on Thu, 05/16/2013 - 09:47 Posted in Notes from the news | Permalink
SRC renews five charters; recommends non-renewal for Imani. Notebook
See also: SRC to shut down Imani charter. Inquirer
SRC votes against renewing Germantown charter school. NewsWorks
To help children learn, get the lead out. Notebook
ABC to profile Strawberry Mansion as one of country's most dangerous high schools. Philly.com
Nutter wants new cigarette tax, liquor tax hike to help fund schools. Notebook/NewsWorks
See also: Mayor talks tax proposals to help fund schools. NBC10
Overcoming mistrust vital to resolving future of school. AxisPhilly
The latest shake-up in Corbett administration has some wondering what's going on. Inquirer
See also: Corbett nominates new education secretary
Philadelphia students protest budget cuts at City Hall. Notebook
A teacher explains the budget crisis to her students. City Stories
Community schools: small Investments, big returns. Our City, Our Schools
News summary from Keystone State Education Coalition
Notes from the news, May 15
Submitted by thenotebook on Wed, 05/15/2013 - 09:46 Posted in Notes from the news | Permalink
Two schools challenge district's charter revocation recommendations. Daily News
Extra students may put Discovery Charter in jeopardy. Inquirer
A front-runner has emerged to replace Tomalis as education secretary. Inquirer
In the Common Core controversy, state policymakers have three choices. Patriot-News
Boos for Booze: On Nutter's plan. Daily News
March to Harrisburg demands budgets for schools and people, not prisons. City Paper
Panel to discuss pushback on high-stakes testing. Notebook
What should be done with University City High School after it closes? Notebook
Task force will address the biggest problem facing American children. Answer Sheet
News summary from Keystone State Education Coalition
Notes from the news, May 14
Submitted by thenotebook on Tue, 05/14/2013 - 09:38 Posted in Notes from the news | Permalink
District gets tough with two charters over money dispute. Notebook
See also: Discovery School faces loss of charter. Tribune
Pennsylvania's charter schools routinely flout state's Right-To-Know law. Inquirer
Ex-teacher, school settle bias case. Inquirer
Whistleblower suit against Community Charter will move forward after three years. Inquirer
District staff recommends closing Imani Charter. Notebook
Pennsylvania getting swept into national 'Common Core' education debate. Morning Call
How KIPP uses technology. Hechinger Report
News summary from Keystone State Education Coalition
Notes from the news, May 13
Submitted by thenotebook on Mon, 05/13/2013 - 09:38 Posted in Notes from the news | Permalink
Corbett's education secretary said to be looking for a new job. Inquirer
District's nursing cuts are putting students at risk. NewsWorks
Charter school lawyers ask judge to postpone whistleblower's suit. Inquirer
Teacher: The PSSA is the wrong way to test some schoolchildren. Inquirer
Parents are mobilizing, the way they know how. Notebook
PSP will give $600K to eight Catholic high schools. Inquirer
School funding mess heats up city controller race. Daily News
Councilwomen to Gov: Shadow a Philly kid for a day to see your cuts. Patriot-News
Paul Vallas' "Nixon goes to China" moment. Answer Sheet
Math skills at age 7 predict how much money you'll make. Atlantic
News summary from Keystone State Education Coalition
Notes from the news, May 10
Submitted by thenotebook on Fri, 05/10/2013 - 09:43 Posted in Notes from the news | Permalink
Schools' need for money center of attention in Philadelphia. NewsWorks via Notebook
See also: Philly schools seek $304M to avoid harmful cuts. AP
City leaders pledge effort to find $180 million in additional school funding. Inquirer
Students protest at City Hall as debate heats up over school funding. City Paper
See also: Students stage protest march on Broad Street. 6ABC
Protesting budget cuts, students march on City Hall. NewsWorks via Notebook
Students marched on City Hall and School District to protest budget cuts. NBC10
Nutter proposes alcohol, tobacco tax hikes to help fill school budget shortfall. Daily News
If the District wants parental support for more funding, it must redo the budget. Inquirer
Council President: City won’t give School District more money until the state does. CBS Philly
The education gap has narrowed sharply for Latinos the last decade. NY Times
News summary from Keystone State Education Coalition
Notes from the news, May 9
Submitted by thenotebook on Thu, 05/09/2013 - 10:04 Posted in Notes from the news | Permalink
South Philly High teacher wins $20K award for ed-tech startup. Notebook
City and state leaders are playing a game of "chicken" against the city's students. Inquirer
How a few Philly high school students organized themselves into a few hundred in four days. AxisPhilly
Plan to fund $60 million School District request begins to take shape. Daily News
Councilwoman tells Corbett to come visit a Philly school. Inquirer
Nutter and Hite will rally in support of cash-starved District. CBS Philly
City Council not a part of mayor's rally to support school funding. Daily News
Musician launches campaign to help save music programs in Philly schools. Burlington County Times
Corbett's liquor-funded grant program bill was introduced to the state House. Patriot-News
How to rejuvenate yourself and your students after testing. Edutopia
Poverty and student achievement: Are we comparing the wrong groups? Answer Sheet
News summary from Keystone State Education Coalition
Notes from the news, May 8
Submitted by thenotebook on Wed, 05/08/2013 - 09:57 Posted in Notes from the news | Permalink
City students converge to protest budget cuts. Inquirer
See also: Philly students protest school budget cuts. NBC 10
Hundreds of Philadelphia students protest budget cuts. 6ABC
On school closings, lack of information fuels rumors. AxisPhilly
The shortage of school nurses is having a big impact on Philadelphia schools. CBS Philly
Corbett's pension reform plan now in the mix but it has key detractors. Patriot-News
59 teachers named Lindback award winners. Notebook
Students march on District headquarters, protesting doomsday budget. Notebook
What I learned from teaching at a "core virtues" school. Atlantic
How Union City, NJ became a model for educational innovation. Daily Beast
News summary from Keystone State Education Coalition
Notes from the news, May 7
Submitted by thenotebook on Tue, 05/07/2013 - 09:23 Posted in Notes from the news | Permalink
Three Philly teachers are examples of excellence in the classroom. Inquirer
SRC's Ramos: Build on the District's improvements. Inquirer
Hundreds of students will protest budget cuts outside District headquarters. Philly.com
Kensington charter school had longtime money woes. Inquirer
South Philadelphia High students share concerns about receiving Bok students. Philadelphia Student Union
Randi Weingarten to speak Tuesday at YUC awards ceremony. Notebook
Report: Fixing PA’s charter school formula could save $365 million a year in taxpayer money. PA Auditor General
Most teachers in the nation’s largest districts had pay cut or frozen during the recession. NY Times
News summary from Keystone State Education Coalition
Notes from the news, May 6
Submitted by thenotebook on Mon, 05/06/2013 - 09:43 Posted in Notes from the news | Permalink
School staff paint a doomsday budget picture. Inquirer
With an old factory, Philadelphia is hoping to draw new teachers. NY Times
A mother gives a virtual shout-out for cyber schools. Inquirer
Questlove hollas back to his Philly 'roots'. Daily News
Philly pols' empty rhetoric leaves city's kids behind. NewsWorks
The city is well-positioned to foster education start-ups. Inquirer
Teachers' contract reform presents an opportunity for real change. Inquirer
Vallas “no bid” software deal in Bridgeport continues to be a disaster. CT Post
News summary from Keystone State Education Coalition
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