October 1 — 12:17 pm
Painful choices
For one mother, Philadelphia’s portfolio of school options brings opportunity and heartache.
Focus on A Portfolio of Schools
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October 17 — 11:00 am
Where charters run the neighborhood schools
As part of its Renaissance Schools turnaround initiative, the School District of Philadelphia has outsourced management of 17 struggling public
October 9 — 2:17 pm
Learning from Chicago
Asked what “portfolio management” means to him, Jerry Jordan’s answer was swift and certain: “Big business. Outsourcing. It’s literally getting
October 5 — 4:55 pm
A new blend of public and private
School closings. Private providers running public schools. Downsizing the central office while giving principals the reins to hire, budget, and
October 3 — 9:43 am
Cheating investigation continues; scores decline at most schools
Pennsylvania’s Department of Education (PDE) and the School District are continuing to investigate possible cheating on standardized tests at 53