Arlene C. Ackerman kept mostly silent as rumors swirled this month over whether she was soon to leave the top leadership post in the Philadelphia school system after three years on the job. But since the decision on her departure was made last week, Ms. Ackerman has...
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Observers Call Departing Philly Superintendent Arlene Ackerman “Divisive,” “Feisty” – Philadelphia Inquirer – August 23, 2011
Having inspired both accolades and acrimony during her three-year tenure, Arlene C. Ackerman departed her job as superintendent of the School District of Philadelphia on Monday, and opinions swiftly rumbled across the city: "Divisive." "Committed." "Feisty." Those...
District confirms: Ackerman out today – Philadelphia Public School Notebook – August 22, 2011
Shelly's comments on Ackerman's departure: "I do think she raised the issues very clearly of the need to do something extra for the most downtrodden among us, but she also was very divisive. She made a lot of very educationally good decisions, but her control needs...
A Good (Head) Start – Philadelphia Inquirer – July 29, 2011
AS A FORMER TEACHER, Dom Giordano should recognize that Head Start plays a powerful role in reducing the achievement gap between poor and middle-income children. As a journalist, he should recognize his role is to help readers sort fact from fiction, instead of...
Joint Statement to the School Reform Commission Opposing the Closing of 26 Full-Service Kitchens in District Middle and Elementary Schools: Preserving Service of Fresh and Healthy School Meals
Corbett Should Restore Funds For Child Care – Philadelphia Inquirer – July 10, 2011
A number of the decisions Gov. Corbett made in his budget were unsettling, but among the more egregious is a 9.3 percent cut to child-care subsidies for the poor. It will force struggling parents to choose between work and welfare, ultimately increasing the...
School District Forced to Scale Back Summer School – PhillyNow – July 7, 2011
Two weeks ago, Philadelphia School District Superintendent Arlene Ackerman urged City Council to give $21 million to the school district’s Summer Learning And More (SLAM) program, a summer school for failing students that doubles as a summer camp for kids interested...
SRC Meeting As Unreality Show – Philadelphia Public School Notebook – July 6, 2011
As a frequent volunteer at Philadelphia public schools and intern with PCCY, I have had the “pleasure” to attend a few SRC meetings. One can always expect to witness drama when attending an SRC meeting and the climate at the latest session did not disappoint. Even...
Motivation High – Adding to the Arts – Southwest Globe Times – June 30, 2011
Middle Eastern drum beats echoed down the hallways; dancers moved tithe steps of traditional African dances; and students listened to the flowing melodies of professional jazz musicians just another day at Motivation High School. Through a program called the Picasso...
Budget Cuts Pose A Threat To Safety In Philadelphia Schools – Philadelphia Inquirer – June 19, 2011
When a fight erupts at Edison High School, staff calls a "code blue," and among those who hurry to the scene to assist is Janet Bundy, a 23-year veteran in her job, known as a "nonteaching assistant." But Bundy likely won't be at Edison - one of the Philadelphia...