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November 16, 2010

A Thanksgiving Take on Differentiating Instruction by Kathy Collins

Read Kathy Collins' Interesting Comparison of Thanksgiving Dinner Preparation and Classroom Instruction

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November 16, 2010

Q&A with Pat Cunningham

Renowned national author Pat Cunningham offers a preview of her presentation at the first Saturday Spark Distinguished Guest Author series, telling us about her keys to success and the importance of comprehension for students.

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September 16, 2010

National Report Features Extraordinary Results of Philly TAP

Philly TAP is honored to be featured in Performance-Based Compensation: Design and Implementation at Six Teacher Incentive Fund Sites, a national report funded by the prestigious Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and The Joyce Foundation.

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September 2, 2010

Summer Institute: "Nothing but the best for our children"

Highlights from the 4th Annual Philly TAP Summer Institute, held Aug. 30 - Sept. 1, 2010 at the City Line Hilton in Philadelphia.

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August 31, 2010

Summer Institute, Day 2: Words of Inspiration from Dr. Leroy Nunery

Dr. Leroy Nunery, Deputy Superintendent of the School District of Philadelphia, shared words of encouragement on the second day of the 4th Annual Philly TAP Summer Institute. Read more about what he said.

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August 30, 2010

Summer Institute, Day 1: Insights from Susan Zimmermann

Teachers and administrators enjoyed a wonderful first day of the 4th Annual Philly TAP Summer Institute, with a keynote speech by national author Susan Zimmerman. Read about Susan's insights and advice for the Philly TAP participants.

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August 30, 2010

Building Effective Instruction at Philly TAP's Summer Institute - Special Newsletter Edition

In this special edition of the Philly TAP newsletter, learn how teachers and administrators are building effective instruction with handy teacher tools and techniques.

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August 29, 2010

Q&A with Susan Zimmerman

Learn what Susan Zimmerman - nationally renowned author and keynote speaker at the 4th Annual Philly TAP Summer Institute - likes to read and who she admires most in the field of education.

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June 15, 2010

Newsletter: 2009-2010 School Year Comes to a Close

Philly TAP wraps up a busy and successful 2009-2010 school year. Read our e-newsletter to learn more about the accomplishments of our Philly TAP schools and the exciting summer ahead.

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March 20, 2010

Imani Charter School Wins National TAP Award

Imani Education Circle Charter School of Philly TAP was one of three schools nationwide to win the TAP School of Promise Award, presented by the National Institute for Excellence in Teaching.

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March 16, 2010

First Quarterly Philly TAP Newsletter Shares Progress and Spotlights Success

Stay up-to-date with Philly TAP news in its quarterly newsletter featuring a letter from the director, upcoming events listing, teacher profiles and more.

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January 9, 2010

Summer Institute, Day 3: Accomplishments from Diane Castelbuono

New Associate Superintendent of Strategic Programs of the School District of Philadelphia, Diane Castelbuono, challenged teachers to strive for nothing less than the best in her remarks on the final day of the Summer Institute.

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