Closing the Achievement Gap in Philadelphia Public Schools

Posted by on April 16, 2004

Promising Strategies for Improving Student Achievement in the Most Challenging Schools

Hear about how two large urban school districts raised student achievement, improved working conditions and supported teachers in struggling public schools. And learn more about the Teacher Equity Campaign, a local effort to ensure that ALL of Philadelphia?s students have access to qualified, experienced and well supported teachers.

Featuring:

JOSEPH COLLETTI – Special Representative for Education Programs, United Federation of Teachers, New York City

ARTHUR GRIFFIN – Former School Board President, Charlotte-Mecklenburg School District

TUESDAY, APRIL 20, 2004,4-6pm

United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania
Seven Benjamin Franklin Parkway, 1st Floor
Philadelphia, PA

Space is limited. Contact 215-563-5848 x12 to reserve a spot

SPONSORED BY:
Philadelphia Citizens for Children and Youth, the Philadelphia Student Union, the Education First Compact, ACORN, and the Greater Philadelphia Urban Affairs Coalition


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