Friday, October 13, 2017

PA Ed Policy Roundup Oct. 13: Why having more black male teachers matters

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PA Ed Policy Roundup Oct. 13, 2017:
Why having more black male teachers matters


Reclaiming Our Democracy: The Pennsylvania Conference to End Gerrymandering Saturday, October 14th, 2017  9:00am-5:00pm Crowne Plaza Harrisburg, PA



Inquirer by Kristen A. Graham, Staff Writer  @newskag |  kgraham@phillynews.com Updated: OCTOBER 12, 2017 — 12:51 PM EDT
On Friday, Nate Bowling will board a plane to head to Philadelphia, a hot spot for a national conversation on an issue of growing prominence in education. “We can’t continue to go on having a school system in which the people in the front of the room don’t match even remotely the rest of the people in the room,” said Bowling, a Washington state teacher of the year and veteran Tacoma social studies teacher. Nationally, just 2 percent of the nation’s teachers are black men. In the Philadelphia School District, where 54 percent of students are black, the numbers are slightly better. Still, just under 5 percent of teachers, or fewer than 400,  are black men. In Philadelphia, Bowling will join 300 other educators for the first national conference of the Fellowship: Black Male Educators for Social Justice, a local group established to double the number of black men teaching in Philadelphia by 2025. The theme is “Stay Woke,” and the goal is to discuss activism and advocacy, to talk about how to make the nation’s teaching force more representative of the children it educates.

Charters seek to level educational playing field in a flawed, underfunded system | Opinion
Inquirer Opinion by Kelly Davenport Updated: OCTOBER 12, 2017 — 8:39 AM EDT
 Kelly Davenport is executive director of Build the Future Education Collaborative, which provides support services for four Freire charter school campuses in Philadelphia and Wilmington
To understand why families and students in Philadelphia choose to pursue an education through charter schools rather than School District public schools, we need to keep the students front and center. Parents send their children to schools that provide the best opportunities for their children to grow and learn. Pennsylvania public schools face some of the most extreme racial and economic inequality in the country and rather than leveling the playing field, district public schools in low-income neighborhoods can actually stunt children’s academic growth. This is what drives families to look outside the district public school system for opportunities that will ensure their children get a quality education. Research for Action’s 2016 analysis of data from the U.S. Department of Education found that Pennsylvania state education funding to predominantly white districts is “dramatically higher” than per-student funding to districts with a higher percentage of students of color. Likewise, an Education Law Center report released this year found that our state “fails to support Pennsylvania’s most vulnerable students” through its chronic underfunding of its poorest school districts and those with the most students of color.

After two-month delay, state moves to OK tax breaks for private school donations
Meadville Tribune By John Finnerty CNHI News Service Oct 12, 2017
HARRISBURG — The state Department of Community and Economic Development is moving this week to approve tax credits for businesses that donate to programs that largely funnel the money to private schools for scholarships. “The administration hopes to begin sending letters this week even though House Republicans have failed to send a tax code to the governor's desk to date,” said J.J. Abbott, spokesman for Gov. Tom Wolf. The move comes after 79 House Republicans blasted the governor for failing to approve the tax credits even though state law requires the action be taken by the middle of August. Wolf delayed the release of the tax credit approvals two years ago, prompting lawmakers to include a requirement in an update to the school code in 2016 that sets a mid-August deadline for the approvals.

Voters ask state's highest court to settle gerrymandering case before 2018 primary
By TRACIE MAURIELLO Pittsburgh Post-Gazette tmauriello@post-gazette.com 4:41 PM  
OCT 12, 2017
Delayed court action on a redistricting case could keep current district boundaries in place through the 2018 midterm elections. Voters challenging Pennsylvania’s congressional district map don’t want that to happen, so their attorneys are asking the state Supreme Court to intervene before it’s too late. Their attorneys say the case presents “an issue of immediate public importance” and are asking the court to assume extraordinary jurisdiction. Their case is currently before Commonwealth Court in Harrisburg. Any decision by that court is likely to be appealed to the state Supreme Court. “The voters deserve to have this case resolved in time for the 2018 primary election so they can actually vote for representatives that reflect their interests and needs,” said Mimi McKenzie, legal director of the Public Interest Law Center, which Thursday filed an application for extraordinary relief.

Plaintiffs in Pa. redistricting case ask Supreme Court to intervene
Penn Live By Charles Thompson cthompson@pennlive.com Updated on October 13, 2017 at 12:44 AM Posted on October 12, 2017 at 6:35 PM
A group of Democratic Party voters who argue their voices are muted in Pennsylvania's congressional elections by "rigged" district lines have asked the state Supreme Court to immediately take up the case. The application for extraordinary relief was filed Wednesday night after Commonwealth Court Judge Daniel Pellegrini indicated he would stay the case - initially filed in the lower court - until after the U.S. Supreme Court rules on a different gerrymandering case out of Wisconsin. That delay, however, would likely make it impossible for the Pennsylvania case to have any relevance in the coming 2018 election cycle. Candidates for congressional seats will be allowed to start gathering signatures to qualify for primary elections Feb. 13, almost exactly four months away. "Delay in this case is effectively disenfranchisement," said Elisabeth Theodore, one of the plaintiff's lawyers. "We are urging the Pennsylvania Supreme Court to take this case now, so that in the next election Pennsylvania voters can pick their representatives and not the other way around."

“The attorneys from the Public Interest Law Center and Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP represent the 18 individual petitioners, one from each U.S. Congressional District, and the League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania in this challenge. Filed in June in the state’s Commonwealth Court, the original complaint alleges the current U.S. Congressional map violates the Pennsylvania Constitution because it was designed to override voter preferences and create a lopsided majority in favor of Republican representatives.”
VOTERS ASK PENNSYLVANIA SUPREME COURT TO HEAR REDISTRICTING LAWSUIT
Public Interest Law Center Website October 2017
Harrisburg, Pa. – Attorneys for the voters challenging Pennsylvania’s U.S. Congressional district map filed an Application for Extraordinary Relief asking the Pennsylvania Supreme Court to assume extraordinary jurisdiction of the case because it presents an issue of immediate public importance. “The voters deserve to have this case resolved in time for the 2018 primary election so that they can actually vote for representatives who reflect their interests and needs,” said Mimi McKenzie, Legal Director of the Public Interest Law Center. “This case is vital to the health of Pennsylvania’s democracy. We are determined to try this case efficiently to ensure the map is struck down and a new map that complies with the constitution is created for the next election.” “Delay in this case is effectively disenfranchisement,” said Elisabeth Theodore, an Associate with Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP. “We are urging the Pennsylvania Supreme Court to take this case now, so that in the next election Pennsylvania voters can pick their representatives and not the other way around.”

Auditor General DePasquale Surveys Find Majority of School Districts, Local Governments Concerned about Increasing Cybersecurity Risks
Results indicate cybersecurity requires constant vigilance to safeguard information
HARRISBURG (Oct. 12, 2017) – Auditor General Eugene DePasquale today said recent surveys conducted by his office show a majority of school districts and local government officials are concerned about cybersecurity and expect the risks will increase. “While a lot of attention, rightly so, is being put on the data breach at Equifax, we cannot ignore the cybersecurity needs of our school districts and local government offices,” DePasquale said, noting that breaches could put at risk Social Security numbers, tax information and student records of individual Pennsylvanians. “The fact that the majority of survey respondents said they are ‘concerned’ about their levels of cybersecurity should be a wakeup call,” he said. The anonymous statewide surveys were conducted over three weeks in August and September, collecting 954 responses, including 177 from school districts and 777 from municipalities. “Even more concerning from the survey is the near-unanimous conclusion from municipal and school officials that the risks of cyberattacks will increase,” DePasquale said. “These surveys highlight cybersecurity concerns, but we must take action before a municipality or school district data breach occurs,” he said, noting that the Maricopa County Community College system in Arizona paid over $26 million after more than two million residents’ data was compromised in 2014.

Penn Manor implements innovative program to bolster 'soft skills' necessary for today's workforce
Lancaster Online by ALEX GELI | Staff Writer October 13, 2017
Have you memorized the periodic table by heart? Could you solve a problem using the Pythagorean theorem? How about spelling the word onomatopoeia? While that deserves credit, Penn Manor School District personnel say that’s just one piece of the puzzle to finding success in the workplace. That’s why Penn Manor has partnered with local business representatives, the Lancaster County Workforce Development Board and CareerLink of Lancaster County to create the Comet Credential program, which officially began Wednesday. The first of its kind in Pennsylvania, district officials said, the initiative is designed to teach students the “soft skills” necessary for succeeding in the modern workplace — skills such as time management, communication, decision-making and writing. Honing these skills, Penn Manor High School guidance counselor Melissa Ostrowski said, “sets you apart. It makes you special. And that’s what you want to be in the marketplace and in your classroom.” The entire freshmen class — roughly 400 students — will complete online courses throughout the year during homerooms and allotted testing times. After each completed course, students receive a credential, which students could add to their resume or LinkedIn page, Ostrowski said.

Steel parents skeptical that a second turnaround would work any better
The notebook by Greg Windle October 12, 2017 — 1:13pm
Steel Elementary School in North Philadelphia has landed on the list of potential turnaround schools this year, and many parents are furious because the community went through the same process three years ago. At that time, parents and teachers rejected the District’s plans to turn the school over to Mastery Charter and opted instead to create their own turnaround plan. When it was finished, Superintendent William Hite complimented the plan, which included such elements as more support staff to deal with students suffering from trauma. But the District did not fund it. As part of the process, however, District officials did make one change: They forced staff members to reapply for their positions, causing massive teacher turnover that continues to this day. Since then, the school’s proficiency rates in reading and math have declined, a major factor in the School Progress Report metrics used to determine that the school should go through the turnaround process now. During the first turnaround attempt, the District contracted with Edison Research to come into the school and hold community meetings. This year, it contracted Cambridge Education to run the process.

Mold found at John B. Kelly Elementary; PFT says District knew of problem "long before" this week
The Germantown school is closed until further notice.
The notebook by Staff report October 11, 2017 — 6:15pm Updated Thursday at 11 p.m.
John B. Kelly Elementary School in Germantown will be closed at least through Friday after mold was found in the school. A statement from the School District said that "traces of mold were found in several classrooms" and attributed the problem to "heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) issues." Officials were made aware of the issue Wednesday and, according to a statement, investigated and began remediation efforts immediately.  But the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers issued a statement accusing the District of "failure to implement a system to effectively address maintenance issues at Kelly and too many other Philadelphia schools," and claimed that the PFT and staff had "reported mold and other issues to the District long before it became a news story this week." A Notebook reporter and photographer visited Kelly for a story on teacher Stephen Flemming last March -- featuring him one of the relatively few black male teachers in the District -- and took photos of a leak in the roof and a yellow trash bucket that was used to collect the leaking water. Flemming said at the time that he had been complaining about the leak, but a work order to fix it had been languishing for a while. 

Despite district claim, mold festered at Germantown school for years
Inquirer by Wendy Ruderman, Barbara Laker & Dylan Purcell - Staff Writers Updated: OCTOBER 12, 2017 — 7:14 PM EDT
When the Philadelphia School District received a report of  “possible mold” Wednesday at an elementary school in the city’s Germantown section, it quickly investigated, it said. Within hours, the district closed the school, saying it found “traces of mold” in several classrooms. In fact, building inspectors found more than 600 square feet of mold in 10 classrooms at John B. Kelly Elementary School, said Arthur Steinberg, head of the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers Health and Welfare Fund, which monitors building conditions. “I don’t want to call anyone a liar,” Steinberg said. “However, they obviously define … ‘traces’ differently than I do.” On Thursday, investigators discovered an additional 400 square feet of the fungus in 15 other places at the 650-student school, including hallways, bathrooms, and closets.

First Thackston charter revocation hearing cancelled
York Dispatch by Junior Gonzalez, 505-5439/@JuniorG_YD Published 7:26 a.m. ET Oct. 13, 2017 | Updated 7:28 a.m. ET Oct. 13, 2017
The first of eight scheduled hearings that will determine the fate of Helen Thackston Charter School has been cancelled, according a York City School District spokeswoman. Hearing officer Ellen Schurdak received a joint request from York City and Thackston attorneys to cancel the public hearing, which was scheduled for Friday, Oct. 13, at 10 a.m., according to a post on the York City School District website. The hearing is continued until Monday, Oct. 16, at 10 a.m., according to the website notice.

“Roper also cited a 74-year-old ruling by the Supreme Court — West Virginia v. Barnette — that ruled students have a right to refuse to participate in the Pledge of Allegiance under the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. “Remaining passive during a flag salute ritual [poses no] clear and present danger that would justify an effort even to muffle expression,” the 1943 Supreme Court opinion states. “In short,” Roper said, “we would absolutely take the case (against West York) and I don't think there’s any doubt that we would win."
West York school board debates possible discipline for 'taking a knee'
York Dispatch by Junior Gonzalez, 505-5439/@JuniorG_YD Published 8:20 a.m. ET Oct. 12, 2017 | Updated 1:11 p.m. ET Oct. 12, 2017
·         One board member brought up the idea of adding language to the student code of conduct after student athletes considered kneeling during the national anthem.
·         The idea sparked discussion regarding policy and freedom of speech.
·         An ACLU of Pennsylvania representative said the organization would sue if the district implemented such a policy and acted on it.
West York school board members disagreed during a meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 10, over considering changes to the student code of conduct after some high school football players reportedly considered participating in “take a knee” protests like those occurring around the country. The discussion started after board member Todd Gettys referenced a Friday night last month where “some students ... contemplated some actions and expressions of their rights” at a game. He said he was “glad students made a respectful decision to not go through with the actions,” but he brought up the idea of adding language to the student code of conduct to prohibit similar actions in the future.

East Allegheny schools to publish names of delinquent taxpayers
Post-Gazette by ANNE CLOONAN 12:00 AM OCT 13, 2017
The East Allegheny School District will begin publishing the names of homeowners and business owners who owe delinquent property taxes to the district. The school district has been working with Keystone Collections Group over the past two years to collect back taxes, and Keystone recovered almost $10 million in delinquent taxes before the decision was made to publish the names, the district said. “While we have made great strides” in collecting the overdue taxes, superintendent Don MacFann wrote in a news release, $17.58 million in residential real estate taxes and $11.53 million in commercial real estate taxes remain delinquent. “In order to continue to provide quality programming to the students of the East Allegheny School District, the school board will be publishing the names of all those individuals and businesses that remain delinquent in paying their real estate taxes,” Mr. MacFann wrote.

Coatesville teachers march on picket line
By Ginger Dunbar, Daily Local News POSTED: 10/12/17, 9:21 PM EDT | UPDATED: 8 HRS AGO
CALN >> Coatesville Area Teachers Association protested Thursday outside of the administration building, claiming the school board cancelled two consecutive bargaining discussions while teachers work under an expired contract. Coatesville Area Teachers Association (CATA) members began the 2017-18 school year still working under a contract that expired Aug. 31, 2016. Negotiations are on-going, but the school board cancelled the session on Thursday because not all negotiating members could attend. CATA President Audra Ritter and the Coatesville Area School board members agreed that the main issue is the work day portion of the deal and she said that the district wants to “eliminate much needed planning time.”

Shrinking school district calls for merger while other districts grow: 5 things to know about education
Trib Live by JAMIE MARTINES  | Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017, 1:00 p.m.
The TribLIVE Education Team is starting a new video series called Inside the Classroom. We're going to show readers what students are learning and how they're learning it, highlighting innovative programs and teaching methods along the way. Is there an exciting program happening in a classroom near you? An outstanding teacher doing something extraordinary to help students learn? Changes to curriculum or teaching that parents might want to see in action? Let us know when we can visit. Reach us at schooltips@tribweb.com or 724-850-2867.


In 2015, The 74 Media Was Overwhelmingly Funded by Litigious, Union-Busting, Partnership for Ed Justice
Deutch29 Blog by Jennifer Berkshire October 10, 2017
In June 2015, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) announced the creation of “a non-profit, education-focused news site called The Seventy Four, which [former CNN host Campbell Brown] says refers to the 74 million school-age children in classrooms across the U.S.” WSJ continues:
The site – which will launch July 13 [2015] with 13 employees — is well-funded, with an annual budget of $4 million. Its finances will rely solely on philanthropic donations, and it won’t sell any advertising – a departure from one of the mainstays of typical news organizations. Its founding backers — Bloomberg Philanthropies (former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s philanthropic organization), the Walton Family Foundation (the philanthropic group for the family that owns Wal-Mart), Jonathan Sackler, and the Peter and Carmen Lucia Buck Foundation….
And even more from WSJ: The website, www.the74million.org, says its mission is to “lead an honest, fact-based conversation” about education.
Now, here is the problem: A search of the tax records of the listed donors is mysteriously short on direct contributions to Brown’s nonprofit, The 74 Media, Inc. (EIN 47-2788684). For example, in its 2015 annual report, the Walton Family Foundation (WFF) paid no grant to The 74 Media, or The Seventy-four, or Seventy-four, or 74 (no matter how one looks up the name), or even LoudSpeaker (The 74’s former name). However, in 2015, WFF did send $1,281,750 to Brown’s teacher-tenure-lawsuit-specializing nonprofit, Partnership for Educational Justice (PEJ).

Democrats Decry Betsy DeVos' Move to Prioritize 'Privatization'
Education Week Politics K12 Blog By Alyson Klein on October 12, 2017 4:33 PM
The leading Democrats on K-12 issues in Congress are not happy that U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos wants to make school choice a top priority when it comes to doling out federal grant money on a competitive basis. Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., and Rep. Bobby Scott, D-Va., say that the move would help DeVos further "privatization" of public schools, without congressional approval. Earlier this year, lawmakers rejected Trump administration budget proposals to create a new voucher program and let some federal money follow students to the public school of their choice. (Murray is the top Democrat on the Senate education committee, while Scott holds the same position on the House education committee.) On Wednesday, DeVos released a draft list of her priorities for doling out at least $700 million in federal grant money. At the top of the list? "Empowering Families to Choose a High-Quality Education that Meets Their Child's Unique Needs." Specifically, the department is looking to steer money to states, districts, and others who want to broaden educational options, including for special populations such as students in special education, English-language learners, and students in struggling schools. The department wants the money to help create or grow private-school vouchers, homeschooling, magnet schools, online education, apprenticeships, dual enrollment, and more. 

Betsy DeVos releases her priorities for U.S. Education Department grants. Guess what’s No. 1.
Washington Post Answer Sheet Blog By Valerie Strauss October 12 at 4:56 PM 
The Education Department released a list of 11 priorities Thursday that Secretary Betsy DeVos wants to set for the agency’s competitive grant program to fulfill her “vision for American education.” Can you guess what her No. 1 priority is? It’s school choice, of course, given that DeVos has made it crystal clear that her chief priority as education secretary is to promote school choice (unlike every other education secretary before her). DeVos says she just wants to give parents a choice of schools for their children, while her critics say she is determined to push the privatization of public education. The department released her proposed priorities for competitive grant programs, which annually dole out many hundreds of millions of dollars, starting the clock on a 30-day period in which the public can comment on the list. The Federal Register notice said the list being proposed reflects DeVos’s “vision for American education.”  It says:
Specifically, the priorities are designed to encourage grantees to empower parents and educators; reduce red tape; utilize and build evidence of what works; and, most importantly, take strides toward ensuring equal access to the high-quality, affordable education every American student deserves in an educational environment that is safe and respectful of all viewpoints and backgrounds. Who would argue that grantees build on evidence of strategies that “work”? Unfortunately, many of the programs that DeVos praises highly — such as those that use public money to pay for private and public school tuition — don’t have any research base of actually helping students succeed in school.

Some New York Charter Schools Can Certify Their Own Teachers, Board Says
New York Times By KATE TAYLOR OCT. 11, 2017
The State University of New York took a step on Wednesday that will make it easier for some charter schools to hire teachers. The charter schools committee of SUNY’s Board of Trustees voted to approve regulations that will allow some schools to design their own teacher-training programs and certify their own teachers. The proposal had been criticized by opponents of charter schools, including teachers’ unions, and others. But proponents of the regulations said that they were needed to allow the schools to broaden the pool of candidates. “In the midst of a widely recognized teacher shortage, SUNY’s vote today ensures that kids of color will have access to great teachers and exceptional educational outcomes,” Eva S. Moskowitz, the founder and chief executive of Success Academy Charter Schools, wrote in a statement on Wednesday.


Panel: Education Policy in the 113th PA Legislature at PASA-PSBA School Leadership Conference Thursday, Oct. 19  2-3:30 p.m.
The Pennsylvania Cable Network (PCN) will moderate a panel discussion with the four chairs of the House and Senate Education committees as they share their views about the education agenda for the future of Pennsylvania’s public schools. Attendees will learn about pending legislation and policy changes and the impact on their school districts. Presenters:
·         John Callahan, assistant executive director, PSBA
·         The Honorable John Eichelberger, Senate Education Majority Chairman
·         The Honorable Andrew Dinniman, Senate Education Minority Chairman
·         The Honorable James Roebuck, House Education Minority Chairman

Take Action Community Forum on Education Equity Saturday, October 21
Hosted by Take Action Give 5 and POWER Saturday, October 21 at 1 PM - 4 PM
Penn Wood Senior High School 100 Green Ave, Lansdowne, Pennsylvania 19050
Help Make Education in Delco More Fair! Pennsylvania has the most unfair education funding in the US. This affects every one of us. Join us October 21 to learn how you can make a difference!
POWER Interfaith and Take Action Give 5 are pleased to invite you to a free event designed to educate and activate Delaware County citizens on issues related to education equity in our schools, county, and state. The Take Action Community Forum on Education Equity will be held Saturday, October 21st from 1-4 pm at Penn Wood High School, 100 Green Avenue, Lansdowne.  We will host a panel of dynamic and illustrious speakers to explain why such education inequity exists in PA, offer ways to get involved, and answer audience questions. After the panel, our engaged and motivated audience will learn how to get involved with organizations working for education equity Delco. We aim to connect local activists - those new to the game and those with a lifetime of experience - with education equity advocacy and direct service organizations in Delco. Click here for list of panelists.

Reclaiming Our Democracy: The Pennsylvania Conference to End
Gerrymandering
Saturday, October 14th, 2017 | 9:00am-5:00pm Crowne Plaza Harrisburg, PA
Crowne Plaza Harrisburg-Hershey 23 S 2nd St.  Harrisburg, PA
Join us for a one-day redistricting conference in Harrisburg for volunteers, supporters, academics, press and legislators. Gubernatorial candidates, legislative leaders and national redistricting experts have been invited to speak about gerrymandering and the potential for reform.  In the afternoon there will be breakout sessions on redistricting issues of interest, including new gerrymandering standards and details on litigation in Wisconsin, Pennsylvania and other states.
https://www.fairdistrictspa.com/events/2017/10/14/reclaiming-our-democracy-the-pennsylvania-conference-to-end-gerrymandering

Seventh Annual Pennsylvania Arts and Education Symposium, November 2, 2017 Camp Hill
The 2017 Pennsylvania Arts and Education will be held on Thursday, November 2, 2017 at the Radisson Hotel Harrisburg Convention Center in Camp Hill.  See the agenda here.
Early Bird Registration ends September 30.
https://www.eplc.org/pennsylvania-arts-education-network/


The Road to College Success for Students from Underserved Communities
Philadelphia School Partnership Posted on October 2, 2017
Wednesday, October 18th 6:30-8pm National Constitution Center Kirby Theater
525 Arch Street Philadelphia, PA 19106
How do we prepare students for what comes after their college acceptance? How do we equip them with the skills they need to graduate and continue into the workforce? For years, author Richard Whitmire has crossed the country, analyzing how a variety of schools address this question. Join us as we sit down with him and Drexel Professor Paul Harrington to discuss how leading urban high schools are helping first-generation college goers beat the odds and achieve college success. Please join us! RSVP to info@philaschool.org

Support the Notebook and see Springsteen on Broadway
The notebook October 2, 2017 — 10:57am
Donate $50 or more until Nov. 10, enter to win – and have your donation doubled!
"This music is forever for me. It's the stage thing, that rush moment that you live for. It never lasts, but that's what you live for." – Bruce Springsteen
You can be a part of a unique Bruce Springsteen show in his career – and support local, nonprofit education journalism!  Donate $50 or more to the Notebook through Nov. 10, and your donation will be doubled, up to $1,000, through the Knight News Match. Plus, you will be automatically entered to win a pair of prime tickets to see Springsteen on Broadway!  One winner will receive two tickets to the 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 24, show at the Walter Kerr Theatre. These are amazing orchestra section seats to this incredible sold-out solo performance. Don't miss out on your chance to see the Boss in his Broadway debut. Donate to the Notebook today online or by mail at 699 Ranstead St., 3rd Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19106.
http://thenotebook.org/articles/2017/10/02/springsteen-on-broadway

STAY WOKE: THE INAUGURAL NATIONAL BLACK MALE EDUCATORS CONVENING; Philadelphia Fri, Oct 13, 2017 4:00 pm Sun, Oct 15, 2017 7:00pm
TEACHER DIVERSITY WORKS. Increasing the number of Black male educators in our nation’s teacher corps will improve education for all our students, especially for African-American boys.  Today Black men represent only two percent of teachers nationwide. This is a national problem that demands a national response.  Come participate in the inaugural National Black Male Educators Convening to advance policy solutions, learn from one another, and fight for social justice. All are welcome.

Save the Date 2017 PA Principals Association State Conference October 14. 15, 16, 2017 Doubletree Hotel Cranberry Township, PA

Save the Date: PASA-PSBA School Leadership Conference October 18-20, Hershey PA

Registration Is Open for the 2017 Arts and Education Symposium
Thursday, November 2, 2017 8:30 a.m. - 5:15 p.m.
 Radisson Hotel Harrisburg Convention Center
Registration October 1 to November 1 - $60; Registration at the Symposium - $70
Full-Time Student Registration (Student ID Required at Symposium Check-In) - $30
Act 48 Credit Available

Registration now open for the 67th Annual PASCD Conference  Nov. 12-13 Harrisburg: Sparking Innovation: Personalized Learning, STEM, 4C's
This year's conference will begin on Sunday, November 12th and end on Monday, November 13th. There will also be a free pre-conference on Saturday, November 11th.  You can register for this year's conference online with a credit card payment or have an invoice sent to you.  Click here to register for the conference.
http://myemail.constantcontact.com/PASCD-Conference-Registration-is-Now-Open.html?soid=1101415141682&aid=5F-ceLtbZDs

Save the Date! NSBA 2018 Advocacy Institute February 4-6, 2018 Marriott Marquis, Washington D.C.
Registration Opens Tuesday, September 26, 2017


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