Pa. charter reform bill advances, draws criticism

comes after a state Senate committee recently voted to advance the legislation, which supporters say will provide greater accountability and stronger standards for charter schools. Read the full story: https://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2013/11/04/pa-charter-reform-bill-advances-draws-criticism/…

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Pa. advocates gear up for education funding push

…was slashed. “Cuts at the state level just kill us,” said Jim Duffy, superintendent of the Fannett-Metal School District, a small system in south-central Pennsylvania. Read the full story: http://articles.philly.com/2013-10-01/news/42539843_1_districts-school-funding-chief-education-officer…

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Coatesville parents, residents tell NAACP of district bias

…District testified at an NAACP public hearing Tuesday that the district had shown a pattern of discrimination against certain types of students over the years. Read the full story: http://articles.philly.com/2013-10-17/news/43110099_1_state-naacp-minority-students-safiya-edwards…

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Op/Ed: Lessons from Coatesville

…former Superintendent Richard Como and former Director of Athletics and Activities Jim Donato. It is to say that this is a moment to examine — truly examine — the daily…

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Our View: Fix state’s broken education system

…step in the right direction, it in no way solves underlying problems. Students aren’t being given a fair opportunity to succeed, they rightly point out. Read the full story: http://cumberlink.com/news/opinion/editorial/our-view-fix-state-s-broken-education-system/article_899ffe28-0c41-11e3-b666-0019bb2963f4.html…

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ELC Webinar January 22, 2014

…practices for children with disabilities in a non-traditional school community. The webinar is free and is hosted by the Institute on Disabilities at Temple University. Registration is required: http://ow.ly/qtVtk  …

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A Decade of Shortchanging Children With Disabilities

…legally responsible under the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act for ensuring that students with disabilities receive a free and appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment. Read our…

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Student Rights in Hospitals

Students in hospital programs, including partial hospitalization programs (PHPs), inpatient hospitalization programs, and day treatment programs maintain their right to a free public education. Learn more about student rights in…

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