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public school notebook
By Public School Notebook
May 22, 2013
Members of the Philadelphia Orchestra know the vital role music can play in a young person's development. At the School Reform Commission meeting on May 15, Don Liuzzi, speaking on behalf of the ... More »
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NewsWorks Tonight Feature
By Holly Otterbein @HollyOtterbein
May 21, 2013
Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter wants to raise money for the cash-strapped School District, mostly through tax hikes on alcohol and cigarettes. But he needs Harrisburg to pass legislation to make th... More »
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By Brian Hickey @GTownWOLane
May 21, 2013
As the final day of Germantown High School's 99-year history approaches — the Class of '13 will don caps and gowns on June 19 — NewsWorks will present a series of stories including interview... More »
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By Brian Hickey @GTownWOLane
May 20, 2013
As the final day of Germantown High School's 99-year history approaches — the Class of '13 will don caps and gowns on June 19— NewsWorks will present a series of stories including interviews... More »
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By Benjamin Herold, @BenjaminBHerold and Holly Otterbein, @hollyotterbein
May 16, 2013
Yesterday, Philadelphia Mayor Nutter announced his plan to raise $95 million for the city's struggling School District, mostly through tax hikes on cigarettes and alcohol. But even if that money... More »
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By Elizabeth Fiedler, @EAFiedler
May 16, 2013
Choosing which school to send your kids to is a big decision. Some Philadelphia residents in the city's Fairmount section are pulling together in support of their neighborhood public school. They... More »
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Updated: SRC votes against renewing Germantown charter school, selects Pastorius Elementary operator
By Aaron Moselle, @awmoselle
May 16, 2013
The city's School Reform Commission voted Wednesday night to renew five charter schools and kickoff the non-renewal process for one more. More »
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By Dave Davies @ DaveDaviesWHYY
May 15, 2013
Seen this movie before? I know I have. The Philadelphia school system is broke, in a financial crisis even worst than the last one, and, with the clock counting down on fiscal Armageddon, we have to ... More »
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By Peter Crimmins @petercrimmins
May 15, 2013
Friday, a Drexel University student program will celebrate 10 years of working in one of the most tumultuous industries: the music business. More »
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By Mary Wilson @marywilson
May 15, 2013
Pennsylvania Education Secretary Ron Tomalis plans to step down at the end of the month. Gov. Tom Corbett will nominate as his replacement William Harner, superintendent of the Cumberland Valley Scho... More »
