The long awaited Gov. Schweiker report of our schools is now available
online- www.state.pa.us

The Council Committee on Education is holding special
hearings on Thursday Nov 8th at 2:00 in room 400.  They are requesting
that
the Governor and Edison be present.  This meeting will be recessed until

Saturday, Nov 10th at 10:00.  2 days of testimony will take place so
everyone will have a chance to give their views. ANYONE WHO WISHES TO
TESTIFY SHOULD CONTACT 686-3424.

There will be a rally for public schools
November 7
west side of City Hall
4:30 - 7PM

Under the Governor's proposal, Edison, Inc. which runs 136 schools
around the country to mixed reviews, would be given all central office
functions in Philadelphia  It would also oversee the daily operations of
204 underperforming and high performing schools and run an unspecified
number of the 60 low performing schools under contract with community
(mostly political) partners.



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