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Upcoming events

Feb. 17: Philadelphia School District Youth Forum. 12 p.m.-3p.m. Ben Franklin HS, 550 N. Broad St., Phila., PA 19130. Featuring information on information about colleges, financial aid, youth programs and alternative education. For more information, contact Quibila A. Divine, 215-400-6443.

Feb. 21: School Reform Commission Action Meeting. 1 p.m. (rescheduled). School District of Philadelphia Education Center, 440 N. Broad St. To register to speak, call 215-400-4040 by 4:30 p.m. the day before the meeting.

Feb. 21: Screening: “Eyes on the Prize” (Part 6 of 10). 6 p.m. Philadelphia Unemployment Project, 1201 Chestnut St., 7th floor. Documentary on the American Civil Rights Movement. For information, email jdoddspup@aol.com.

Feb. 23: 2007 Annual PHENND Conference: “Power, Access & Equity”. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Gwynedd Mercy College, Ambler, PA. Conference explores areas of common interest between the service-learning and college access communities. Keynote speaker: U.S. Rep. Chaka Fattah. For more information, visit www.upenn.edu/ccp/PHENND/events/2007conf.html.

Feb. 23: Black History Celebration Showcase. 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Benjamin Franklin High School, 550 N. Broad Street, Phila., PA 19130. Event will highlight talents of youth in singing, spoken ord, dance and rap. For information, contact James M. Bradford, jbradford@gpuac.org, 215-851-1848.

Feb. 28: Screening: “Eyes on the Prize” (7 of 10). 6 p.m. Philadelphia Unemployment Project, 1201 Chestnut St., 7th floor. Documentary on the American Civil Rights Movement. For information, email jdoddspup@aol.com.

Mar. 2: Alternatives to Violence Workshop (Day 1 of 3). 5:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Friends Neighborhood Guild, 701 N. 8th St. Information for anybody who wants to deal with conflict in constructive, life-giving ways. Cost $10 in advance, $15 at the or. Registration deadline is Feb 20, 2007. For information, contact Ruth Pauly or Jorge Aráuz, cityquake@aol.com, 215-423-7465.

Mar. 3: Alternatives to Violence Workshop (Day 2 of 3). 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Friends Neighborhood Guild, 701 N. 8th St. Information for anybody who wants to deal with conflict in constructive, life-giving ways. Cost $10 in advance, $15 at the door. Registration deadline is Feb 20, 2007. For information, contact Ruth Pauly or Jorge Aráuz, cityquake@aol.com, 215-423-7465.

Mar. 4: Alternatives to Violence Workshop (Day 3 of 3). 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Friends Neighborhood Guild, 701 N. 8th St. Information for anybody who wants to deal with conflict in constructive, life-giving ways. Cost $10 in advance, $15 at the door. Registration deadline is Feb 20, 2007. For information, contact Ruth Pauly or Jorge Aráuz, cityquake@aol.com, 215-423-7465.

Mar. 6: Philadelphia Home & School Council Membership Meeting. 10 a.m. School District of Philadelphia Education Center, 440 N. Broad St. Monthly meeting of the citywide council f Home and School Associations. For more information, call 215-400-4080.

Mar. 7: School Reform Commission Planning Meeting. 1 p.m. School District of Philadelphia Education Center, 440 N. Broad St. To register to speak, call 215-400-4040 by 4:30 p.m. the day before the meeting.

Mar. 7: Screening: “Eyes on the Prize” (8 of 10). 6 p.m. Philadelphia Unemployment Project, 1201 Chestnut St., 7th floor. Documentary on the American Civil Rights Movement. For information, email jdoddspup@aol.com.Mar. 14: School Reform Commission Action Meeting. 1 p.m. School District of Philadelphia Education Center, 440 N. Broad St. To register to speak, call 215-400-4040 by 4:30 p.m. the day before the meeting.

Mar. 14: Screening: “Eyes on the Prize” (9 of 10). 6 p.m. Philadelphia Unemployment Project, 1201 Chestnut St., 7th floor. Documentary on the American Civil Rights Movement. For information, email jdoddspup@aol.com.

Mar. 21: Screening: “Eyes on the Prize” (10 of 10). 6 p.m. Philadelphia Unemployment Project, 1201 Chestnut St., 7th loor. Documentary on the American Civil Rights Movement. For information, email jdoddspup@aol.com.

Mar. 30: 2006-2007 Jonathan Kozol Student Essay and Photo Contest deadline. Good Schools Pennsylvania invites high school and college students to participate in describing the crisis in funding public education in Pennsylvania. Essays must be postmarked or submitted online by 5 p.m. on March 30, 2007. For more information, visit Good Schools Pennsylvania.

Mar. 30-31: PA-NAME 9th Annual State Conference. Pennsylvania State University- Harrisburg, 777 West Harrisburg ike, Middletown, PA 17057. Conference theme: “The Journey of Multicultural America: Exploring Multiple Migrations, Identities, and Linguistic Diversity” with keynote speakers Dr. Carmen Tafolla and Lee Mun Wah. For more information or to register, contact Tchet Dereic Dorman, tchetdorman@yahoo.com or visit www.nameorg.org/Chapters/Pennsylvania.htm.

Every Thursday: Talk radio program with Sandra Dungee Glenn, School Reform Commission member. 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. WURD 900 AM. Call-in number: 215-426-1310.

School Calendar

Feb. 16: Staff development - early dismissal.

Feb. 19: Presidents' Day - Schools/Admin Offices closed.

Mar. 2: Staff development - early dismissal.

Mar. 23: Staff development - early dismissal.

Mar. 28: Report Card Conferences K-8, 3 hour early dismissal.

Mar. 29: Report Card Conferences K-8, 3 hour early dismissal.

Mar. 30: Report Card Conferences K-8, 3 hour early dismissal.

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