Rise & Shine: Most Philadelphia schools losing support staff to budget cuts

COLORADO

• A training program for principals and aspiring principals emphasizes good school structure and design. EdNews Colorado
• The loss of child care can be a key barrier to the working poor as they attempt to rise out of poverty. I-News via KUNC
• Firefighters saved a fourth-grade-only school in Black Forest. The Gazette
• Protesters picketed a fundraising lunch for the Douglas County School District. Our Colorado News

NATION

• Students who thrive in low-performing high schools often face challenges when they enter college. Washington Post
• Deep budget cuts in Philadelphia mean most schools are losing all of their support staff. New York Times
• And Chicago moved to lay off 850 employees. AP via New York Times
• The International Baccalaureate program is increasing in popularity in U.S. schools. Wall Street Journal

OPINION

• Editorial: The Denver Post argues that the state should preserve its ability to take over failing schools and districts rather than easing up on the schools.
• Commentary: Colo. Rep. Jared Polis argues that the federal government’s program to support new and replicating charter schools should be bolstered. Coloradoan
• Commentary: A long-time observer of New Orleans schools says that teaching there risks becoming a missionary pursuit at the expense of communities. New York Times

Rise & Shine

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