Saturday, March 9, 2013

Rational Decisions and Heartbreak on School Closings

Stories about government influence: Who are the people and groups most instrumental in crafting education policy? What are their priorities and agendas? And how do they work together when they disagree?

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Philadelphia's School Reform Commission is scheduled to vote Thursday on a controversial plan to close 29 public schools. Opponents of the plan are lined up to speak before the vote in hopes of defeating it, and as of Thursday

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama - A new school closings proposal for Birmingham city schools spares Putnam Middle School and keeps Carver and Woodlawn high schools serving only grades nine through 12. Birmingham Superintendent Craig Witherspoon said he

By MOTOKO RICH and JON HURDLE. Published: March 8, 2013. When it comes to school closings, the arguments may make sense on paper, but the reality is much messier. Related. Philadelphia Officials Vote to Close 23 Schools (March 8, 2013)

The fight to protect public education has moved to Philadelphia. Pay attention.

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