A daily roundup of Philadelphia education news.
Notes from the news, June 19
Submitted by thenotebook on Wed, 06/19/2013 - 09:51 Posted in Notes from the news | Permalink
Deal said to be in works on Philly school finances. Inquirer
See also: State eyes $100M boost for Philly School District. Daily News
Council leaves school funding largely to state lawmakers. Inquirer
See also: Council: We've done our part for schools; now Pa. needs to help. NewsWorks/Notebook
City promises $74 Million to Philly schools, but questions remain. NBC10
Federal funds might be made available for Philadelphia schools. CBS Philly
Union: Cuts will increase school violence. Inquirer
The day that Gov. Corbett jumped the shock. Daily News
In Philly schools fight it helps to know your numbers. Daily News
Is City Council with Philadelphia schools or against them? NewsWorks
Germantown High closure angers, saddens community. Daily News
See also: Germantown High's rich history. Daily News
Germantown High School's Class of 2013 graduates this morning. NewsWorks
Goodbye Germantown. Daily News
Where is the Council's school funding guarantee? Parents United
Dream job lost, a beloved teacher hopes for return to her school. Notebook
Amid dispute with District, Discovery Charter cuts ribbon to new building. Notebook
The overlooked crisis of school leadership. Notebook
News summary from Keystone State Education Coalition
Notes from the news, June 18
Submitted by thenotebook on Tue, 06/18/2013 - 09:49 Posted in Notes from the news | Permalink
Four vow not to eat until 1,200 Philly school jobs restored. NewsWorks
See also: Four go on hunger strike for Philly schools. Daily News
Fasting to call attention to city schools’ plight. Inquirer
Program at Kensington CAPA guides seniors toward college. Daily News
Williams continues pushing Pa. for more Philly school funds. NewsWorks
Area teacher training programs assailed, lauded. Inquirer
Support cyber schools, or Internet learners will be made second-class students. NewsWorks
Germantown High's last week starts with balloons, bells, speeches and a 'Great Walk'. NewsWorks
Graduation speech to the SLA class of 2013. Practical Theory
Dwight Evans’ laughable plea for school funding. Chalk and Talk
Forum Stirs Enthusiasm for Community Schools in Philly. Our City Our Schools
Easing the transition to South Philly High for students at Bok. Philadelphia Student Union
Winners of the Philadelphia student journalism awards. Notebook
News summary from Keystone State Education Coalition
Notes from the news, June 14
Submitted by thenotebook on Fri, 06/14/2013 - 08:31 Posted in Notes from the news | Permalink
As layoffs loom, the District fills a high-salaried position. Daily News
It's down to the wire on charter renewal talks. Notebook
Philadelphia approves the $2 per-pack cigarette tax if state will allow. NewsWorks
See also: Philly City Council approves a cigarette tax hike. NBC10
The future of Philadelphia's cigarette tax is uncertain despite Council's OK. CBS Philly
Council sets AVI tax rate, votes to hike cigarette tax. Inquirer
Philly students will rally against proposed budget cuts today. NBC10
Education advocates were found not guilty for March protest. Daily News
See also: School headquarters protesters were acquitted. Inquirer
Closing Philly schools, but opening a new prison? BET
Bok High School is subject of next Schoolhouse Watch forum. Axis Philly
Roxborough High prepares for the loss of Principal Brandt and nearly two dozen staffers. NewsWorks
Class of 1977 grad looked upon Germantown High with 'awe'. NewsWorks
News summary from Keystone State Education Coalition
Notes from the news, June 13
Submitted by thenotebook on Thu, 06/13/2013 - 09:49 Posted in Notes from the news | Permalink
Are plans to raise money for Philadelphia’s struggling schools unraveling? Notebook/NewsWorks
See also: With the liquor-by-drink tax stalled, school funding remains unclear. Inquirer
Bill to hike liquor-drink tax stalls in City Council. Daily News
City Council delays liquor tax hike vote. NBC10
Hey, City Council, you’re supposed to be better than Harrisburg. Parents United
Philly votes against PA House budget. Philadelphia Weekly
The aftermath of 3,783 layoffs: What will Philadelphia schools look like? HuffPost
Will Wilson become a charter school? West Philly Local
Just a click to help build a fantastic school playground. West Philly Local
My generation of teachers is being destroyed due to seniority. Making the Grade
Philadelphia parents take school funding plea to Harrisburg. CBS Philly
Nutter's awful, terrible, not good appearance on national TV. Inquirer
Parents, students, alumni are planning a Girard College protest. NewsWorks
Penn Design envisions future for closing Philadelphia school buildings. Daily Pennsylvanian
Our most successful fundraiser ever. Notebook
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett, GOP legislative leaders meet on budget. Patriot-News
News summary from Keystone State Education Coalition
Notes from the news, June 12
Submitted by thenotebook on Wed, 06/12/2013 - 09:54 Posted in Notes from the news | Permalink
Senate Democrats say Medicaid expansion could help fund Philly schools. Notebook/NewsWorks
Audit finds misspent stimulus funds during Hite's Maryland tenure. Daily News
Jordan says some savings might be found in healthcare. Inquirer
A Marlyand woman wants to serve Hite with another lawsuit. Daily News
Could a cigarette tax alone be enough to fund Philly schools? City Paper
Pennsylvania school districts look to cash stash to balance budgets. Inquirer
It’s no secret -- public education is under attack. PFT
"No more games" when it comes to fate of public schools. Daily News
South Philly High rooftop garden reaches crowd-funding goal. NewsWorks
Despite a huge bequest, Girard College is in dire straits. Inquirer
GHS grad Dwight Evans says officials did not prepare for inevitable change. NewsWorks
Six questions to make community schools work for Philly. Our City Our Schools
Portraits of closed schools featured at Turning the Page for Change celebration. Notebook
The Notebook holds its annual Turning the Page for Change celebration.
News summary from Keystone State Education Coalition
Notes from the news, June 11
Submitted by thenotebook on Tue, 06/11/2013 - 09:19 Posted in Notes from the news | Permalink
Nutter calls for Council action this week on schools funding. Notebook/NewsWorks
Nutter facing tough task in Harrisburg. Daily News
Money for prisons, not schools, in Philadelphia. MSNBC
Could all of Philadelphia's school-aged kids soon be destined for charters? Inquirer
The funding crisis is statewide. Inquirer
Kevin Eubanks recalls voyage from GHS to 'The Tonight Show.' NewsWorks
This week’s action alert for schools. Parents United
Teacher Action Group launches 'Faces of the Layoffs.' Notebook
Letter to District: For our dedication, we are rewarded with this? Notebook
Pennsylvania Democrats fail to amend budget. Post-Gazette
News summary from Keystone State Education Coalition
Notes from the news, June 10
Submitted by thenotebook on Mon, 06/10/2013 - 10:09 Posted in Notes from the news | Permalink
Join the Notebook for its annual Turning the Page for Change celebration tomorrow.
To keep young people in the city, fix the schools. Inquirer
Photographer Zoe Strauss is leading an effort to document Philly school closings. Notebook
Lessons lost: On closing Bok High School. Notebook
Randi Weingarten calls layoffs a travesty. Answer sheet
District lays off more than 3,700 employees. Notebook
Standardized testing to change for Pennsylvania students. Inquirer
Letters: Check finances of Girard College. Daily News
Sick and tired of systematic disinvestment. Making the Grade
This isn't what school is supposed to be. Parents United.
Philadelphia: Denying educational opportunity. Diane Ravitch's Blog
News summary from Keystone State Education Coalition
Notes from the news, June 7
Submitted by thenotebook on Fri, 06/07/2013 - 09:53 Posted in Notes from the news | Permalink
Philadelphia School Partnership grants $1.5 million to Wissahickon Charter. Daily News
See also: Wissahickon Charter to get $1.5 million grant to expand. Inquirer
Finding money for public education: Q&A with Sen. Vincent Hughes. Notebook
Report examines big-city teacher-pension woes. EdWeek
High school graduates honored at City Hall. CBS Philly
School District honors outstanding teachers and administrators. Notebook
UNITE HERE rally emphasizes student safety staff and fresh meals. Notebook
Now is the time for local groups and the corporate community to step up and help. Inquirer
A public thanks to School Reform Commissioner Joseph Dworetzky. Parents United
Community groups call on Council to pass Use and Occupancy Tax reform bill. Our City Our Schools
Dance-party shindig will showcase Kelly School's greening effort. NewsWorks
Science Leadership Academy takes part in White House hangout. Practical Theory
Philadelphia Young Playwrights celebrates 25th anniversary. Notebook
House Republican introduces education bill to replace No Child Left Behind. NY Times
News summary from Keystone State Education Coalition
Notes from the news, June 6
Submitted by thenotebook on Thu, 06/06/2013 - 09:43 Posted in Notes from the news | Permalink
Why I'll be there June 11, standing up for Philly's schools. Notebook
New taxes to help schools bring protesters before Council. NewsWorks
Solomon Jones takes Bok students on a media tour. NewsWorks
"It's just a big fog of blank," says GHS alumni president on school closing reactions. NewsWorks
The forecast for Nutter's school aid plan: June gloom looms. Philly.com
Looking back at the '73 teachers' strike. Daily News
Doomsday budget is morally unacceptable. It must become politically impossible. CityPaper
Penn could step up and fill a void left by budget cuts. Daily Pennsylvanian
West Philadelphia Partnership is looking to expand its out-of-school program. CBS Philly
Community members to rally Thursday for Philadelphia school funding. Our City Our Schools
Financial woes continue to take toll on Pennsylvania school districts. Patriot-News
News summary from Keystone State Education Coalition
Notes from the news, June 5
Submitted by thenotebook on Wed, 06/05/2013 - 09:34 Posted in Notes from the news | Permalink
Diverse group of Pa. schools joins Philly in call for more state money. Notebook/NewsWorks
See also: Nutter, Butkovitz push Pa. for more school funding. Inquirer
In school funding, legislators should add more than a mere drop in the bucket. Daily News
“Doomsday budget” is likely to hurt some students more than others. AxisPhilly
President of Community College of Philadelphia is leaving. Inquirer
See also: CCP's president is out two years before contract ends. Daily News
Roxborough High's principal Stephen Brandt will step down in July. Notebook/NewsWorks
Charter reform bills approved by House Education committee. Patriot-News
Pennsylvania is buzzing with public education activism. Yinzercation
School leaders say Oakland's community school movement will continue. Notebook/EdSource
Sen. Harkin unveils new bill to revise No Child Left Behind. NY Times
News summary from Keystone State Education Coalition
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