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Nov
29

School Choice in Philadelphia: Myth to Reality

School Choice in Philadelphia: Myth to Reality It bothers me when folks complain about a problem without offering a solution, or at least a direction for a solution. Last month, I was guilty. I wrote "School Choice in Philadelphia is a Myth" Well, how could we turn the myth into reality?
Aug
1

Teacher Explains Why She Helped Kids Cheat on PSSAs

Teacher Explains Why She Helped Kids Cheat on PSSAs The Notebook just published a riveting interview with a teacher who freely admits that she helped students cheat on the PSSAs.
Jul
19

Schools Cheating on Tests?

Schools Cheating on Tests? Now there is yet another reason to ignore test scores when making your school choice. In many cases they might be fabricated.
Jul
15

Tips for Parents Moving to Philadelphia

Tips for Parents Moving to Philadelphia A primer on schools for parents considering a move to Philadelphia.
Jun
30

Can Young Families Trust City Schools? [CHAT TRANSCRIPT]

Can Young Families Trust City Schools? [CHAT TRANSCRIPT] In case you missed the chat earlier today, you can read the transcript on Philly.com.
Jun
6

Beyond the Usual Suspects II

Beyond the Usual Suspects II With so many people vying for spots in the same trendy public and charter schools, it is worth considering some schools that might not be on your radar.
May
18

Ignore Test Scores

Ignore Test Scores The easiest thing to find when evaluating a school is the schools performance on standardized tests. How much weight should you put on those scores in your school decision?
Dec
30

Fire Bad Teachers [Video]

Fire Bad Teachers [Video] Fire the bad ones! An AP poll found 78 percent of those surveyed believe there should be a better way to get rid of under-performing educators.

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