After one year under a state takeover, political battles over private management of public schools continue in Philadelphia. Take a look at what we know about the school managers, principals' experiences, and teacher turnover after a year under a "diverse provider" model of school management.

Quietly, battle over private management of schools rages onPaul Socolar

Summary chart: the 2002 changes, plus new changes in 2003

Centerfold chart: A look at the school managers in the 'multiple provider' model (pdf format)Research for Action

Teacher turnover high at the 'takeover schools'Kurt Spiridakis

Principals offer mixed perspectives on first year of takeoverSukey Blanc

Understanding the state takeover of Philadelphia's schoolsLen Rieser

District evaluates progress in the takeover schoolsAjuah Helton

Money talks: EMOs give generouslyPaul Socolar

Are these the District's 'lowest performing schools?'Paul Socolar

Enhancing parent involvement: many strategies availableAmy Rhodes

Other news

June 30 deadline looms for action on Rendell's education program

Rendell plan would lower local taxes, raise state income tax

Survey: Several area legislators indicate support for Rendell plan

Independent school proposals shelved for nowAldustus Jordan

The Notebook's Summer 2003 cartoonEric Joselyn

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