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SRC’s deadlock leaves 4 charters in limbo
In April, the Charter Schools Office recommended non-renewal for two schools run by ASPIRA Inc. and two schools operated by
Former SRC members offer their views
Twenty-one people have served on the School Reform Commission over its 15-year history. Among them have been a college president,
Parent activists don’t feel respected by the SRC
The monthly School Reform Commission meetings are known for passionate testimony from frustrated parents seeking solutions for their children’s schools.
Setting up the SRC did not solve city’s clash with state
The School Reform Commission was established in 2001 to govern the Philadelphia School District during a period of especially bitter
Charter Schools Office steps up its role
In the contentious debate about charter school expansion in Philadelphia, one key player is the Charter Schools Office, a relatively