Returns on Pittsburgh Promise investment

An editorial from the PG:

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10325/1104642-192.stm

Some of the figures quoted are confusing. Is the source of the editorial information available- such as in the form of a report from the Pittsburgh Promise? The "research" section of the Promise just seems to have information from when the program first began, such as information about Kalamazoo's program.

Single gender academies at Westinghouse to be all choice

At the Board's recent meeting, it was clarified that the single academies at Westinghouse will be "all choice"- ie, they will not be the default assignment for any students, whether they live East of Negley or West of Negley. The default for families that make no choice is University Prep in the Hill District.

New program to certify nontraditional teachers

From the PG:

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10323/1104524-298.stm

One candidate interviewed for superintendent position

From the Tribune:

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/pittsburgh/s_710065.html

Board statement on replacement of superintendent

From the PG:

"The executive committee stated: "We recognize the need to act thoughtfully and with urgency before year-end to ensure that the district has strong leadership in place to continue our commitment to advancing education reform initiatives, student achievement and teacher effectiveness efforts already underway."

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10321/1104049-100.stm

The New Teachers Project

On another post Anonymous wrote:

"What is known about The New Teacher's Project (TNTP)?

Has this TNTP begun yet in Pittsburgh?

Who is managing and organizing the project?

What is the cost and estimated time period?

Where has it been effective? How? Why? But what measure/"

"City schools get mixed grades in annual report"

PG article about this year's A+ Schools report:

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10319/1103525-100.stm