Philadelphia Public School Notebook

Submitted by psnotebook on Mon, 03/01/2010 - 21:34
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The mission of the Notebook is to promote informed public involvement in the Philadelphia public schools and to contribute to the development of a strong movement for educational change in the city.
 
By providing information and analysis of educational issues, we support the efforts of parents, teachers, students, and communities to organize for improved conditions in their schools. We want to see schools that are affirming of all students, enabling them to become critically thinking, active participants in society.

Group Details

Group Profile: Students, Parents, Community Members, Educators, Business Leaders, Faith Leaders, Elected Officials

Advocacy Focus: Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Secondary Education (grades 6-12), Public Schools, Charter Schools, School Governance, Teacher Quality, Student Supports and Interventions, Curriculum and Learning Tools, Parent and Community Involvement, School Funding Reform, Students with Disabilities, English Language Learners, Students in Poverty, Students of Color

Size of Group: 51-100 people

Geographic Focus: PA

Group Contact Information

3721 Midvale Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19129

215-951-0330 x2107
www.thenotebook.org

Contact Name: Paul Socolar, editor/director
notebook@thenotebook.org

Group Activities

  • February 2010 Edition: Focus on School Turnarounds
    Research and Reporting Activity
    03/02/2010 - 18:53

    In light of the School District of Philadelphia's new Renaissance Schools initiative and the U.S. Dept. of Education's "Race to the Top" grant for turning around low-performing schools, The Notebook dedicated its February 2010 edition to the topic of School Turnarounds.   This is a good resource for learning about the current initiatives, as well as what's been done in the past in Philly and in other cities. 
    Highlights of the edition include:

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