Is algebra necessary?

From the NYT:

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/29/opinion/sunday/is-algebra-necessary.html?_r=1&pagewanted=all

PPS job listings

On another post Anonymous wrote:

PPS has job postings on Monster...


I see there are several positions for those with ESL cert plus core areas...Couldn't they work with current teachers to get ESL cert while teaching those classes instead of hiring new teachers when so many are furloughed??

http://jobview.monster.com/getjob.aspx?jobid=112577028&WT.mc_n=SimplyHired_US

Schenley supporters still fighting

From the Courier:

http://newpittsburghcourieronline.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=7710:schenley-supporters-still-fighting&catid=38:metro&Itemid=27

Hill group speaks out about schools

On another post Anonymous wrote:

NEW TOPIC


Hill District group speaks out about schools

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/local/neighborhoods-city/group-demands-better-teachers-in-hill-district-646548/

List of failing schools

On another post Anonymous wrote:

New topic: http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/local/state/state-list-of-failing-schools-has-53-in-county-64626

PPS furloughs 271

http://triblive.com/news/2265901-74/teachers-district-pittsburgh-employees-million-teacher-190-board-education-flurry

Schenley not so asbestos plagued after all

From the City Paper:

http://www.pghcitypaper.com/pittsburgh/asbestos-at-schenley-high-may-have-been-less-prevalent-than-believed/Content?oid=1546892


- The article explains that the Schenley plaster has apparently only a quarter to a half percent asbestos- far below the 1% threshhold that makes it subject to applicable asbestos regulations. And that even before the building was closed these low numbers had been coming up in samples and PPS officials were aware of that fact.