How Can Five Cute Kittens Relate to PCCY’s #GivingTuesday Message? November 30, 2014
It’s hard to decide what’s cuter, a kitten or a kid. Kittens account for the most looked at content on the Internet. They leave…
Philadelphia Parents and Advocates Give Real Input on School Funding to Basic Education Funding Commission
Commission Members Hear from Public at “Real Public Input Session” on Education Funding PHILADELPHIA (November, 18th, 2014) – Philadelphia public school parents and education…
People Power in Philadelphia State officials wanted to talk education funding without hearing from parents. Philly didn’t let them – Philadelphia Magazine – November 21, 2014
I’m so proud of my city. Do we say that enough in Philadelphia? Outside of the Philly Love Notes blog, probably not often enough.…
10 Reasons to be Thankful This Thanksgiving – November 21, 2014
This Thanksgiving holiday we give thanks for the real changes to make the lives of children better in Pennsylvania. 1. School funding was…
With Philly’s Opt-Out Movement Growing, Council Holds Hearing On Standardized Tests – NBC10 – November 20, 2014
In a sign that the “opt-out” of testing movement is gaining traction, the Philadelphia City Council Education Committee Wednesday heard parents, teachers, and education…
The Budget Commission comes to Philadelphia – Examiner – November 20, 2014
On Tuesday, November 20 at noon, the Public Citizens for Children and Youth (PCCY) scheduled a news conference at City Council with testimonials from…
Philadelphia Parents and Advocates Give Real Input on School Funding – Philadelphia Weekly Press – November 20, 2014
Philadelphia public school parents and education advocates told members of the Basic Education Funding Commission to recommend a new statewide school funding formula that…
With Philly’s opt-out movement growing, Council holds hearing on standardized tests – WHYY Newsworks – November 20, 2014
In a sign that the “opt-out” of testing movement is gaining traction, the Philadelphia City Council Education Committee Wednesday heard parents, teachers, and education…
Pa. lawmakers take heat over school funding – Philadelphia Inquirer – November 19, 2014
Members of the Pennsylvania Basic Education Funding Commission got an earful Tuesday at City Hall. State legislators charged with developing a new formula to…
Philly’s opt-out movement grows as Council holds hearing on testing – WHYY Newsworks – November 19, 2014
In a sign that the “opt-out” of testing movement is gaining traction, the Philadelphia City Council Education Committee Wednesday heard parents, teachers, and education…