Welcoming Dr. Hite
When the Notebook welcomed Arlene Ackerman in 2008, our editorial was called “The stars are aligned.” It seemed the District was poised to move forward.In contrast, the circumstances Superintendent...
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District downplays punishments in new student code of conduct
Author: by Charlotte Pope After years of youth organizing groups making arguments against the District’s “zero-tolerance” policy, members of the Campaign for Nonviolent Schools achieved a victory in...
View ArticleEyes on Hite: Community organizers hope to influence superintendent’s reform...
By Bill Hangley, Jr.With just a few months before Superintendent William Hite issues his recommended reforms for the School District of Philadelphia, a coalition of education and labor advocates is...
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The new face of a district
Sub Title: Superintendent Hite works to rebuild momentum – amid a funding crisis, a cheating scandal, and struggles with Harrisburg. Author: by Dale Mezzacappa Author Bio: Contact Notebook...
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District prepares to release new organizational chart
By Bill Hangley, Jr. [UPDATE: The final transitional chart has been released]The Philadelphia School District says it is preparing to release an updated organizational chart for the first time since...
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School Advisory Council summit to be held Saturday
There has been a push from a coalition of community groups to spread School Advisory Councils (SACs) to more District schools. On Saturday, Nov. 3, community members will join SAC teams, parents,...
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Need in Deed’s annual education event to focus on leadership transition
If your organization is in the process of a change in leadership or is contemplating one and wants to know how to do it amid a changing public education landscape, then consider attending Need in...
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Round two of PCAPS forums keeps education reform conversation going
by Charlotte PopeMany parents, teachers, and community members filled the Francis Myers Recreation Center in Southwest Philadelphia on Thursday for a second forum held by the Philadelphia Coalition for...
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District creates new office to address student concerns
Author: by Charlotte Pope Since coming to Philadelphia, Superintendent William Hite has emphasized the importance of community input and involving students in decision-making. This fall, Hite created...
View ArticleCoalition developing alternative to consultant’s plan for District
Author: Charlotte Pope Education advocates worked this fall to ensure a community voice in the discussion about the future of Philadelphia schools: The Philadelphia Coalition Advocating for Public...
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Coalición reúne opiniones de la comunidad sobre planes de reforma
Author: por Charlotte Pope Este otoño los defensores de la educación trabajaron para asegurar que se tomara en cuenta la opinión de la comunidad en la discusión sobre el futuro de las escuelas de...
View ArticleHite hires his CFO from Prince George's County
Superintendent William Hite has hired Matthew E. Stanski as chief financial officer for the School District. Stanski worked in that position in the Prince George's County school district when Hite was...
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Ethics complaint questions legitimacy of BCG reform plan, school closures
by Bill Hangley, Jr. With the shadow of dozens of possible school closures looming in the background, a group of public school advocates has formally filed an ethics complaint challenging the...
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District chief to present turnaround plan for schools on Monday
Four months after William Hite took the helm of one of the most troubled big-city school districts in the nation, the new Philadelphia superintendent is set to release his blueprint for turning the...
View ArticleSeven principals receive Lindback award
by Dale Mezzacappa and Charlotte PopeThe seven principals honored Tuesday night with the Christian R. and Mary F. Lindback Foundation's Distinguished Principal Award had strikingly similar explanations...
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The city and District funding crisis: Use 2002 as a model for 2013
by Michael MaschI am struck by how many supposedly politically sophisticated public school advocates appear to be urging City Council to give the Philadelphia School District more money, independent of...
View ArticleAt a time of upheaval, widespread turnover in principal ranks
About one quarter of the District's schools will open in September under new leadership, a rate of principal turnover that is higher than normal as the District is coping with unprecedented upheaval...
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