Pennsylvania Parent Coalition

New Cheltenham School District

Within the past 3 years the Cheltenham School District changed dramatically while maintaining high academic standards. New principals are in most of the schools, department heads and senior teachers retired, the district is searching for a new superintendent and less than half of the students are white. African American student achievement on the state PSSA tests appear to be improving. Yet, the success of the district requires higher achievement by the African American students. Higher expectations of the African American children by parents, teachers, administrators and community are a central part of increasing African American achievement. Increased communication between parents and teachers and after school tutoring for many students are also necessary.

posted by CAAA @ 6:54 AM