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Public School N... | 08.25.2009
The Notebook has reported that Gov. Rendell recalled the name of Joseph Dworetzky as his nominee for the School Reform Commission. Read Dale Mezzacappa's full story on the Dwortezky move here. Rendell says he intends to resubmit Dworetzky's name for the open slot on the SRC. But with Heidi Ramirez's resignation last week, this move leaves two seats on the SRC in limbo. The Notebook is continuing to follow the coverage of Ramirez' resignation. Len Rieser wrote a post describing the extensive powers of the SRC under the takeover law. You can find an updated list of stories about the resignation here. Keep checking the Notebook blog for updates on this story and other District news.
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Public School N... | 04.27.2009
Anytime the District has to rally a line-up of politicians to testify on its behalf, you know something’s up. On Wednesday night, a group of political heavy-hitters opened the School Reform Commission meeting to urge the SRC to vote in favor of the District’s controversial strategic plan – Imagine 2014. Post by Helen Gym. Anytime the District has to rally a line-up of politicians to testify on its behalf, you know something’s up.
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Todd Wolfson | 02.24.2009
On Wednesday, students, parents and community members from public schools and community-driven charter schools will reflect on equity in Philadelphia schools 55 years after Brown vs. Board of Ed. Students from schools slated for closure under the draft plan will speak to how this plan impacts them and present a vision for community empowerment that will lead to school transformation.  On Wednesday, students, parents and community members from public schools and community-driven charter schools will reflect on equity in the Philadelphia public schools 55 years after Brown vs. Board of Education, and present a vision for community empowerment that will lead to whole school transformation. Students from schools slated for closure under the draft plan will speak to how this plan might impact them. Students will also present a skit: “Renaissance 2010: No Knight in Shining Armor”.
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Philadelphia Student Union | 04.22.2008
Time and Location: 4 pm, Thursday, April 24, 440 N. Broad St. Stand with Philadelphia Student Union, parents and community members to demand that the School District be more transparent and accountable. Students will be washing the School District's windows and calling for full public disclosure and more input on the School District's budget, outside contracts, and Educational Management Organization (EMO) negotiations and evaluations.
Audio Call To Action, produced by Dan Jones & Candace Carter: Here Read the story by a Tamieka Tomlinson, student at King High School on future of Philly schools: Here How can you put a price on education? Why should the quality of my education be determined by funds which are based on local property taxes rather than the needs of the students? 
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