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...insanity is repeating an action and expecting a different result each time, the Staff has gone off its rocker. By maintaining the status quo in Philadelphia??€”which is exactly what hired education consultants do—the Staff would condemn thousands of children to illiteracy and poverty...
Given the current plight of Philadelphia??€™s public schools, there is no question that sweeping change is needed. Standardized test scores reveal that half of the system’s students cannot meet minimal requirements in reading and mathematics, and debt continues to mount as school facilities fall into even greater disrepair. But despite the state’s well-intentioned push for immediate and bold action, its decision to outsource the operation of its schools will inevitably diminish the community’s voice in shaping its children’s education...
Opportunities for Youth Productions combined Lowdermilk’s precocious musical ability (and lyrical verbosity) with a story by Zach Altman to create an exploration of teen heartbreak and sexual identity. The piece premiered last year under the auspices of Philadelphia??€™s Walnut Street Theatre...