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SRC Commissioner Girard-diCarlo resigns The Notebook blog
SRC Chair Robert Archie announced the resignation at Wednesday’s meeting. Gov. Corbett will nominate a replacement to serve out the rest of Girard-diCarlo’s term.

Fireworks at Audenried The Notebook blog
At the meeting to discuss plans for Audenried High School as a Promise Neighborhood Partnership school, community members wanted to know why they weren’t involved in the choice of Universal Companies as its new manager.

School district to improve job-bid procedures Daily News
A restructuring of the procurement process will increase efficiency and hold District officials accountable, says Deputy Superintendent Leroy Nunery.

Philly schools panel considers extending contested contract The Inquirer
The SRC will vote next week on extending Elliot-Lewis’ contract to manage the District building.

The future of education: On school vouchers, so many questions Daily News (opinion)
State Sen. Daylin Leach writes that the voucher bill is a “bold” idea, but “The problem is that the old school won’t save $9,000 when the student leaves.”

The Future of education: President Obama should keep President Ike Eisenhower in mind Daily News (opinion)
President Obama should beware of the “education-industrial complex.”

Hearing From the Public on the Future of Northwest Philly Schools Roxborough-Manayunk Patch
Report from the Facilities Master Plan community meeting at Germantown High.

Renaissance Initiative to help troubled schools South Philly Review

Why I Chose Bache-Martin Elementary School: 2011-02-07 School Selection Report Philly School Search

Politics and Leverage or Collaboration and Unicorns Making the Grade blog

Fox 29 Investigates: Double Dip FOLO Fox 29

Tiger Mom Amy Chua, meet Pussycat Dad Robert Strauss Daily News (opinion)

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