Kids Seeking Mental Health Services Face Long Wait Times in Philly – WHYY Newsworks – July 31, 2013
Low-income Philadelphia children seeking mental health services wait on average 15 days for an initial appointment, and an additional 12 days to start therapy.…
The So Called “No Tax Budget” Really Isn’t
Download PDF The Governor is touting a “no tax” budget at the same time that newspapers across the state, including the Inquirer, are documenting…
Growing Coalition Pushes For New Kind Of Philly Teachers Contract (Video) – WHYY Newsworks – July 25, 2013
A group calling itself the Coalition for Effective Teaching is calling on the Philadelphia School District and the city teachers’ union to think about…
4 More Nonprofits Push For Reforms In Next Philadelphia Teachers Contract – CBS3 Philly – July 25, 2013
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – A group pushing for reforms in the next Philadelphia teachers contract has a few new members. The Coalition for Effective Teaching,…
Leading Organizations in African-American & Business Communities Join Coalition for Effective Teaching
Coalition Adds Four New Influential Members Download PDF WHAT: The Coalition for Effective Teaching- a broad group of non-profit organizations focused on supporting…
Coalition for Effective Teaching Adds Four New Members
Group Supporting Improved Teaching Methods for Philadelphia Children Grows Download PDF (PHILADELPHIA) July 24, 2013 – The Coalition for Effective Teaching announces new…
Local Musicians “Occupy” Love Park
Urge Restoration of Funding for Arts in Philadelphia Schools Download PDF WHAT: For a second day, R&B, Soul, Alternative, and Hip Hop artists…
Coalition for Effective Teaching Adds New Members
Group Supporting Improved Teaching Methods for Philadelphia Children Grows Download PDF WHAT: The Coalition for Effective Teaching- a broad group of youth-focused, non-profit…
Council Leader Clarke Draws Praise For His Work – Philadelphia Inquirer – July 19, 2013
In President Darrell L. Clarke’s second year at the helm, City Council last month managed to pass the city’s budget and massive property tax…
State Budget Secretary Questions Clarkes Idea On School Funding – Philadelphia Public School Notebook – July 17, 2013
The tug-of-war between the city and the state over how to keep the Philadelphia School District solvent heated up on Wednesday, with City Council…