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A different view from Denver
This guest blog post comes from Andrea Mérida, a director of the Denver School Board.Recently, a mayoral delegation from Philadelphia traveled to Denver to visit Denver Public Schools. Given their...
View ArticleParents, District discuss plans to offset cuts in bilingual services
Author: by Willie Colón Reyes Dismayed about budget cuts that have reduced the level of multilingual staff and services districtwide, immigrant parents from South Philadelphia presented ideas for...
View ArticlePartnerships are key to keeping ELL services, supports
by Willie Colón Reyes With the School District facing a projected budget shortfall of $38.8 million, it’s clear that more deep cuts are on the way. One of the District’s many challenges will be how to...
View ArticleELL services decimated, parents tell Council
Although one in eight students in Philadelphia public schools now come from homes in which English is the second language, services for them are being dismantled through the District's budget cuts,...
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Quicktakes: What are some things that keep you engaged at school?
Sub Title: Students from Furness High and the JUNTOS Youth Group FUERZA! share what makes them look forward to going to class. Author: Interviews by Samantha Byles, photos by Jason LozadaAnh Phan, 17...
View ArticleResources for immigrant students
For immigrant students interested in higher education, here are some resources:Philadelphia Education Fund College Access Program Kimberly Stephens, director 215-665-1400, ext....
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For immigrant youth, the path to college is rarely smooth
Sub Title: Lack of documentation is the biggest hurdle to college success facing students from other countries. Featured Title: From our summer edition on college-going Author: by Paul Jablow Author...
View ArticleDREAM Act would ease the way
Author: by Paul Jablow For thousands of undocumented high school students in Pennsylvania, the DREAM Act is their dream.There are actually two versions – federal and state – and each would make the...
View ArticleSRC hears about struggle to maintain continuity in ELL programs
At a School Reform Commission meeting Monday night, officials said they would do their best to avoid further cuts in programs for the District's 13,000 English language learners.By devoting an entire...
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Para los jóvenes inmigrantes, el camino a la universidad raramente es fácil
Sub Title: La falta de documentos es la barrera más alta que enfrentan los estudiantes de otros países. Author: por Paul Jablow Author Bio: Paul Jablow es un escritor independiente del Notebook,...
View ArticleFor ELL services, a tumultuous year
by Willie Colón Reyes Although the School District has signaled its intent to hold the line on further cuts to English language learner instruction and services, this school year’s budgetary upheavals...
View ArticleHope for program focused on new immigrant students
by Willie ColonThe School District announced plans in the spring to consolidate its Newcomer Learning Academies (NLAs) at one site at Benjamin Franklin High School. But there was still community...
View ArticleReport detailing Boston Consulting Group findings and recommendations released
By Dale Mezzacappa and Benjamin HeroldThe School District released a 119-page document on Thursday that summarized the analyses and recommendations of the Boston Consulting Group, an outside firm...
View ArticleChoosing a high school: Commonly asked questions
Author: by Dale Mezzacappa Author Bio: Contact Notebook contributing editor Dale Mezzacappa at dalem@thenotebook.org.How do I get started?Talk to the adults in your life, including teachers,...
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Quicktakes: Should there be more charter schools in Philadelphia?
Author: Interviews and photos by Charlotte Pope Photo Credits: Charlotte Pope
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