From The Wall Street Journal, troubling news about rising college tuition
After decades of rampant growth, the rate of tuition increases at U.S. colleges and universities has slowed for the second academic year in a row, but government aid has fallen, continuing a cycle of rising costs and debt for American students Published tuition and fees rose 2.9% for in-state students at four-year public schools, the smallest […]
2013 Blue Ribbon Schools Announced
On Monday Oct. 21 the U.S. Department of Education announced its 2013 National Blue Ribbon Schools. Central was not among the honorees but the stories of the 286 school that were chosen can be of inspiration to us all. The 210 elementary schools, 22 middle schools, 53 high schools, and one K–12 school “represent promising ideas in […]
Alumnus Bert Strieb Profiled in The Philadelphia Public School Notebook
Central High graduate Bert Strieb, 75, and his wife, Lynne, 74, are profiled in the September/October Philadelphia Public School Notebook newspaper for their longtime commitment to education, even in retirement. Lynne taught at the first- and second-grade levels in Philadelphia for 31 years, writes Mark McHugh, and Bert taught physics at LaSalle university for a […]
Pedro Ramos Leaves School Reform Commission
Pedro Ramos (242), who served for two years as School Reform Commission chairman, resigned Oct. 21 from his post and the commission, citing family matters. “On behalf of the School District of Philadelphia, I express my sincerest gratitude to Pedro A. Ramos, School Reform Commission Chairman, for his service to our students, staff and District,” […]
