Past problems saddle School of the Future – The Philadelphia Tribune – December 18, 2014
It was touted as a groundbreaking achievement in a public-private partnership for education. But eight years in, the former Microsoft’s High School of the…
Pre-K For PA Campaign Pushes Governor-Elect Wolf, Legislature To Invest In 4-Year-Olds – CBS Philly – December 12, 2014
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — A top ranking U.S. Department of Education official and members of a statewide campaign to increase early learning opportunities for children…
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Vote delayed on bill that would have reduced Philly schools funding – Philadelphia Daily News – December 11, 2014
A CITY COUNCIL bill that threatened funding for the Philadelphia School District and angered education advocates will not be voted on today, its author…
City Hall: Parents and Advocates Demand State Provide Adequate Education Funds – Philadelphia Neighborhoods News – December 8, 2014
Philadelphia education advocates, parents and students braved the numbing cold on Nov. 18 to gather in room 400 of City Hall for a hearing…
Cyber Charters Failing and Executive Action Helps Connect Kids to Health Insurance – December 5, 2014
Cyber Charter Schools Fail Pennsylvania Children Just as parents review a child’s report card to gauge progress, the state should evaluate the marks of…
And the 2014 Be Well Philly Health Hero Is – Philadelphia Magazine – December 4, 2014
The people have spoken! Last night we revealed the winner of the 2014 Health Hero Challenge at our end-of-contest bash at the Downtown Club.…
How to get help: A resource guide to city and school-based services – Philadelphia Public School Notebook – December 4, 2014
School-based behavioral health programs A list of providers by school See www.childrenfirstpa.org/issues/child-health/behavioral-health Student Assistance Program The Student Assistance Program (SAP) is designed to identify…
#GivingTuesday: Give and Get With a Matching Gift – December 2, 2014
Read MoreChildwatch Newsletter – December 2014
The Fall 2014/Winter 2015 edition of Childwatch looks at the recent election of Tom Wolf as the newly elected Governor of Pennsylvania and includes…