News & Notes
May25
The Notebook reported that 21 Philadelphia charter schools are seeking to add more than 15,000 new students during the next five years. This does not seem unreasonable given the fact that thousands of parents and families are on waiting lists desperately hoping to get their child into a high-quality Philadelphia charter school. This overwhelming demand is a [...] More »
May24
At a West Philadelphia rally, leaders from more than 20 city charter schools, who at times have been at odds with the district, joined its campaign to obtain more state and city aid to cover a looming $304 million shortfall. Read More More »
May15
HARRISBURG, Pa., May 15, 2013 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ — Governor Tom Corbett today announced that Ronald J. Tomalis will leave his post as Secretary of Education on May 31 to become Special Adviser to the Governor on Higher Education. Tomalis, who has been with the administration since January 2011, will be responsible for overseeing, implementing [...] More »
May11
The Philadelphia Inquirer reports Secretary Tomalis may be stepping down. Click Here for Story More »
May11
Please take a moment to read this very touching testimonial from the heart of a mother and the role cyber charter school education played in her family’s life. Click Here for Story More »