Today's Philly education news

Notes from the news, June 18

thenotebook — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:49:52 +0000

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

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Notes from the news, June 14

thenotebook — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 12:31:32 +0000

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

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

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Notes from the news, June 13

thenotebook — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 13:49:34 +0000

Are plans to raise money for Philadelphia’s struggling schools unraveling? Notebook/NewsWorks

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

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Notes from the news, June 12

thenotebook — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 13:54:41 +0000

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.

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Notes from the news, June 11

thenotebook — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 13:19:48 +0000

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

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Notes from the news, June 10

thenotebook — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 14:09:57 +0000

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

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Notes from the news, June 7

thenotebook — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 13:53:19 +0000

Philadelphia School Partnership grants $1.5 million to Wissahickon Charter. Daily News

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

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Notes from the news, June 6

thenotebook — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 13:43:15 +0000

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

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Notes from the news, June 5

thenotebook — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 13:34:47 +0000

Diverse group of Pa. schools joins Philly in call for more state money. Notebook/NewsWorks

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

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

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Notes from the news, June 4

thenotebook — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 13:44:15 +0000

District's textbook inventory system is an expensive disaster. AxisPhilly

Can Vaux and Reynolds be saved by gentrification? AxisPhilly

Blackwell and activists call to replace the School Reform Commission with elected school board. Inquirer

Amid flagging finances, cutbacks loom at Girard College. Inquirer

Teacher-quality study lacks quality. Daily News

Teacher followed in his mentor's footsteps. Daily News

What happens if you have to learn at ground zero of the storm? Inquirer

Hamels Foundation donates $50K to three Philadelphia schools. Fox Philly

Class of '62 grad says GHS teachers opened 'a new world' for him. NewsWorks

Noontime aides, who help keep schools safe, face elimination. Notebook

Student to Corbett: Invest in our future, not in locking us up. Philadelphia Student Union

Community schools bring services under one roof. Notebook

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Notes from the news, June 3

thenotebook — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 14:15:25 +0000

Former charter assistant principal has his licenses suspended for cheating. Notebook

Girard College poised to end boarding and high school to become a K-8 day school. Inquirer

On education, Nutter "doesn't get it." Daily News

In Philly schools drama, many boo the wrong "villains." NewsWorks

This isn't school, it's a warehouse to store children for seven hours. Daily News

Protesters fight to save Philly schools from 'doomsday' budget. Notebook

See also: Hundreds protest school budget cuts. AxisPhilly

School District’s “doomsday budget” will turn Philly into Detroit redux. Philly Mag

Don't let students' summer be idle. Inquirer

Philadelphia pays tribute to the Roots with a massive mural. Rolling Stone

Stack's bill package cracking down on deadbeats will help the city help itself. Inquirer

State Rep. Kinsey recalls good times as bitter end nears for GHS. NewsWorks

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Notes from the news, May 31

thenotebook — Fri, 31 May 2013 13:39:10 +0000

SRC listens to pleas from students, but approves stripped-down budget. Notebook

In 4-1 vote, SRC approves 'doomsday' $2.4 million budget. Daily News

SRC approves doomsday school budget. Inquirer

Philly School Reform Commission approves 'doomsday' budget. 6 ABC

Could Philly school funding question be left to courts? City Paper

TFA founder tweets 'I can’t get over progress' in Philly schools! City Paper

Philly lawmakers reject Nutter tax-collection proposals. NewsWorks

Philly schools losing political battle. AxisPhilly

Inside one of the country's most dangerous schools, there are fights, threats and hope. ABC News

Philanthropists stress importance of arts education on region's economy. Notebook

Top summer reading events for kids in Philadelphia. CBS Philly

Middle-schoolers grateful for their time at Henry. Tribune

Why I want to choose the ‘disadvantaged’ local school (and why I might not). NY Times

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Notes from the news, May 30

thenotebook — Thu, 30 May 2013 14:01:00 +0000

Proposed school budget cuts begin to hit home. Daily News

Philly school leaders to vote on "doomsday" budget. AP

What to do with shuttered schools? Daily News

District hires Fran Burns as new chief operating officer. Notebook/NewsWorks

See also: New chief operating officer for School District. Inquirer

$2 tax on cigarettes passes City Council committee; liquor increase nixed. Notebook/NewsWorks

See also: Council advances Nutter's cigarette tax. Inquirer

Lenfest, Haas Gravagno: School budget cuts would hurt city, regional economy. Notebook/NewsWorks

See also: Philanthropists call for more school funding. Inquirer

Philly schools' debt service Is 10 times national average. City Paper

Charter schools, landlords owe city and schools $762K. City Paper

The true costs of unchecked cyber charter growth. Notebook/NewsWorks

Strawberry Mansion profiled as one of "America's most dangerous high schools." Notebook.

Class of '65er still remembers graduation-day kiss from Bill Cosby's cousin. NewsWorks

A return to community-controlled reform. Our City, Our Schools

A look at the NCTQ's study on teacher quality. Making the Grade

Pennsylvania House Republicans float $28.3 billion budget. Morning Call

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Notes from the news, May 29

thenotebook — Wed, 29 May 2013 14:08:06 +0000

New bills from senator would help fill school budget shortfall. Inquirer

To get more and better programming, principals are instrumental. Notebook

Stop the anti-Corbett lies. The arguments are toxic and simplistic. Daily News

Recent grad and standout football player rues GHS closing. NewsWorks

Bensalem High gets a new principal -- Roxborough High's. Courier Times

Is education reform killing gym? Philly Post

"No doomsday budget" rally to be held before SRC meeting. Parents United

Powel students bringing their puppets to Wednesday budget protest. West Philly Local

Parents uneasy about breakfast options for students. Metro

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Notes from the news, May 28

thenotebook — Tue, 28 May 2013 13:46:58 +0000

Lots of talk but little leadership on school funding. AxisPhilly

Teachers quietly serve as first responders to poverty. Inquirer

Using tax hikes to help schools is a tough sell. Inquirer

Tax increases won't fix what ails Philly's economy. Philly.com

State Sen. Hughes: Shift priorities for Pa. budget. Inquirer

Philly state rep says Nutter proposals for school funding in trouble. NewsWorks

An analysis of the District's budget crisis. CBS Philly

Closing schools is not reform -- it's arithmetic. Inquirer

At schools, a focus on relationships. Inquirer

Scenes from Germantown High School's last-ever prom. NewsWorks

Time for Philadelphians to step up for children's education. NewsWorks

Pa. searching for more equitable way of funding special education. NewsWorks

Calling the District a cesspool? It takes one to know one. Daily News

Caution and the Common Core. NY Times

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