Philadelphia got two new school reform commissioners Tuesday, and news that Gov. Corbett is proposing $29 million in new money for city schools.
The infusion comes through a new "Ready to Learn" grant that comes with some strings - better-performing districts have more choices on what to spend the funds on, while struggling systems such as Philadelphia's will have fewer options.
Moments ago the PA Senate confirmed Bill Green and Farah Jimenez to the School Reform Commission, and this morning, Governor Corbett called for $10 billion toward public education in his budget address. Governor Corbett was thoughtful and deliberate in selecting Bill Green and Farah Jimenez for the SRC; they are both dedicated public servants who …
The new commissioners are dedicated public servants who have shown commitment to results for students and families rather than any one particular ideology, and reflect the governor’s emphasis on ideas and leadership over partisan credentials. Each has made a weighty commitment to the enormous challenge facing our schools and our city, joining those already made …
The Governor’s nominees reflect a strong commitment to meaningful, bipartisan reform of public education in Philadelphia. Bill Green is an outstanding choice to chair the Commission. He has a proven record of achievement on Philadelphia City Council, where he has championed the cause of public education as one of the fundamental drivers of the city’s …
Governor Corbett just announced that he is nominating City Councilman Bill Green and Farah Jimenez, head of the People’s Emergency Center, to the School Reform Commission. This is great news for our schools and students. Bill Green, who will be nominated as Chair, has been an advocate for high-quality public education and a champion for …
Kristen A. Graham and Jeff Gammage, Inquirer Staff Writers Gov. Corbett on Friday remade the School Reform Commission – and possibly the Philadelphia School District – in announcing two new choices for the panel. Corbett will nominate City Councilman Bill Green, a Democrat, and social-services advocate Farah Jimenez, a Republican, to the SRC. If approved …
