By Martha Woodall, The Philadelphia Inquirer, March 31, 2009

A new coalition of researchers, activists, community groups, parents, and students will kick off a campaign today to press the Philadelphia School District to overhaul its hiring process and make improving teacher quality a top priority in the district.

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