Notes from the news, July 29
by Erika Owens on Jul 29 2010 Posted in Notes from the news
Vietnamese parent sues district, saying she was attacked at S. Philadelphia High The Inquirer
The alleged attack occurred in January 2009, before LaGreta Brown was principal, but Brown and the District are charged with failing to protect the civil rights of Asian students.
See also: Mother of Asian student files suit for January attack at South Philadelphia High Daily News
Philly school reorganization continues The Inquirer
The SRC told the District to make sure these changes don't cost extra money. A District spokesperson said even more changes will be announced before September.
See also: Philly School District's regional offices nixed; staff added Daily News
Phil Goldsmith: Ackerman and SRC tone-deaf to Philadelphia taxpayers' financial plight Daily News
Superintendent Ackerman makes more than local elected officials. District administrator salaries have continued to grow.
See also: Phila school administrators' salaries, compared to other cities It's Our Money
District's summer classes for foreign speakers winding down The Inquirer
More than 2,500 students at 30 elementary schools participated in the program.
'Waiting for Superman': Help or menace The Notebook blog
The documentary, which follows five kids as they wait to hear if they got into their school of choice, is being billed as a game-changer.
Race to the Top 1, teachers' jobs 0? The Notebook blog
House Democrats' attempt to repurpose Race to the Top funds to save teachers' jobs failed.
U.S. probing report of lunch thefts by Philadelphia teachers The Inquirer
Department of Education Launches New Equity Commission PRNewswire
Détente between Unite Here and Service Employees International Union leaves unanswered questions The Inquirer
In Philadelphia, federal bucks not very stimulating Daily News
Class president receives praise from other President 6 ABC
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Comments (2)
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 07/29/2010 - 20:17.
The op-ed by Goldsmith comparing SDP salaries for Ackerman and her every growing cabinet should shock those with power into action. In a few years, the stimulus money will be gone along with Arlene. Those of us who live in Philadelphia will be left with the debt and disarray. I doubt all of Ackerman's very well paid appointments are "budget neutral." Even NYC pays their administrators much less than Philadelphia. (Ever price a small apartment in Manhattan?)
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 07/30/2010 - 01:59.
While it is great that the district is announcing changes to the press, there have not been any formal (or informal) announcements on all the new positions to the folks in the schools. There are so many questions about this new structure - where will all the support positions be housed? How will formerly regional positions be allocated and what is the reporting structure for them?
It is sad when you have to find out what is going on in your own organization by reading the paper.
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