It all began years ago when Barnett was denied admission to Temple University. So he flew from Fort Lauderdale to Philadelphia, and camped outside Temple’s admissions office until the director agreed to meet with him.
Math scores were up but reading was flat, in the latest state test scores for the School District of Philadelphia. Superintendent Tony Watlington pointed to three-year gains in the PSSA math test, but third grade reading proficiency took a step back.
Journalism can do more than deliver the who, what, where, when and why of a conflict. It can go deeper to promote peace, says Rev. David W. Brown, the executive director of Philadelphia’s Civic Coalition to Save Lives.