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$45 million not enough for Philadelphia teachers’ union
Part 21 of 30 in the series Educating America By Maura Pennington | Watchdog.org PHILADELPHIA — The City of Brotherly Love has a problem with math. DOES NOT COMPUTE: The Philadelphia school district...
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A tale of two crises: Philly public schools waffle while Catholic schools...
At least some Philadelphia teachers have agreed to make fundamental changes to their retirement plans. By Maura Pennington | Watchdog.org PHILADELPHIA — Facing a multi-million-dollar pension debt, one...
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Philly’s school sale won’t fix budget woes
Now is the time to buy a school in Philly. By Maura Pennington | Watchdog.org PHILADELPHIA — Even if they get their asking price for dozens of shuttered buildings, the Philadelphia school district is...
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Divisive charter school reform bill headed toward vote in PA
Part 26 of 30 in the series Educating America CHARTER SCHOOLS: The possibility of a vote this week on S.B. 1085 has renewed enthusiasm for charter school reform in Pennsylvania. By Maura Pennington |...
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Let the sunshine in: In Philly, it’s up to taxpayers to call for transparency
CLOUDY FUTURE: The School District of Philadelphia has ignored the Sunshine Act and left taxpayers in the dark. By Maura Pennington | Watchdog.org PHILADELPHIA — The School District of Philadelphia is...
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Reform movement split in PA over proposed cuts to cyber charter schools
VIRTUAL LEARNING: If it wins approval, S.B. 1085 would be the first legislation in 16 years to address regulation of Pennsylvania’s 174 public charter schools, including 15 cyber charter schools. By...
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Start the music: Philly schools play game of administrative musical chairs
SHIFTING: School district personnel shifts raise questions. By Maura Pennington | Watchdog.org PHILADELPHIA — The School District of Philadelphia is making some unusual personnel changes. Two...
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PA lawmakers push to amend tight teacher furlough policies
Part 31 of 32 in the series Educating America By Maura Pennington | Watchdog.org PHILADELPHIA — With school districts like Philadelphia facing critical budget deficits, Pennsylvania lawmakers could...
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Proposed economic furloughs could slay sacred cow of seniority in...
Part 33 of 34 in the series Educating America SHATTERED: Stark financial reality has sparked debate in Pennsylvania over teacher seniority. By Maura Pennington | Watchdog.org PHILADELPHIA – Economic...
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Breakdown in Philly schools not only about the money
Part 37 of 36 in the series Educating America MORE MONEY? U.S. students were eclipsed on international exams. Is more money the answer? By Maura Pennington | Watchdog.org PHILADELPHIA — The School...
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Philadelphia school district threatens charters
Part 39 of 38 in the series Educating America The School Reform Commission has resolved to curb the growth of charter schools in Philadelphia. By Maura Pennington | Watchdog.org PHILADELPHIA — After...
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Philly charter schools outperform district counterparts
Part 43 of 40 in the series Educating America OUTPERFORMING: In the latest Pennsylvania School Performance Profile, Philadelphia charter schools outperform district schools. By Maura Pennington |...
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Three things to know about Philadelphia’s school budget: Debt, pensions and...
Part 41 of 44 in the series Educating America The School District of Philadelphia has a budget of $3.1 billion this year. Where is the money going? By Maura Pennington | Watchdog.org PHILADELPHIA —...
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Under new management, Philly Renaissance Schools show growth
Part 46 of 46 in the series Educating America GROWING UP: Philadelphia’s Renaissance Initiative overhauls lowest-performing schools. By Maura Pennington | Watchdog.org Some Philadelphia schools are...
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Moody’s warns of fiscal instability of Philadelphia schools
Financial instability in Philadelphia schools is dragging down credit rating. By Maura Pennington | Watchdog.org PHILADELPHIA — The School District of Philadelphia is facing a credit downgrade and more...
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PA lawmakers put education at top of agenda in election year
Part 50 of 52 in the series Educating America Lawmakers are betting that education is the big issue with voters. By Maura Pennington | Watchdog.org PHILADELPHIA — In the fight to win control of...
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Charter school for Philadelphia foster children will not be renewed
Part 54 of 52 in the series Educating America CLOSING THE DOORS: A charter school for foster children in Philadelphia will not be renewed. By Maura Pennington | Watchdog.org PHILADELPHIA — A charter...
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PA Democrats propose taxing tobacco products, eliminating business tax...
WE HAVE A PLAN: State senators unveiled their education funding proposal in Philadelphia on Thursday. By Maura Pennington | Watchdog.org PHILADELPHIA — New taxes on tobacco products and the elimination...
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Corbett pushes more education spending in PA budget proposal
Funding for education accounts for 40 percent of state spending in Pennsylvania governor’s proposed budget. By Maura Pennington | Watchdog.org PHILADELPHIA — Education funding will get a boost in next...
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Governor ties proposed PA education funding to targeted grants
Part 53 of 54 in the series Educating America By Maura Pennington | Watchdog.org PHILADELPHIA — If city schools hope for more money in the coming year, school leaders are going to have to jump through...
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