National Report Outlines Problems With Philadelphias Policies On Teachers – Philadelphia Public School Notebook – May 22, 2013
A report by a national nonprofit studying Philadelphia has concluded that the District does a poor job of hiring and assigning teachers, fails to…
Testimony to House Democratic Policy Committee—Child Care Subsidy
Read MoreNot Investing In Pa. Students Now Will Cost Us Later – Philadelphia Inquirer – May 20, 2013
We’re in budget season, which means the city school district is experiencing yet another round of asking for money from local and state governments…
New Findings: Budget Cuts To School District and Early Childhood Programs
NEW FINDINGS: FINANCIAL CUTS TO SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAMS IMPACT COMMUNITIES ACROSS SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA Fact Sheets Available For Bucks, Chester, Delaware…
Phila. Council Panel Advances School Bailout Bill – Philadelphia Inquirer – May 19, 2013
With cries of protest coming from all directions – from dozens of business owners in Council chambers to thousands of public school students marching…
Former High School Teacher Continues Advocacy Work – Philadelphia Public School Notebook – May 15, 2013
Ever since education advocate Shanee Garner-Nelson started reading the Notebook, it has never been far from her side. She has used it for most…
To Help Children Learn, Get The Lead Out – Philadelphia Public School Notebook – May 15, 2013
Sometimes we fail to look for causes in conspicuous places. As we seek out reasons why our children are having trouble learning in school,…
Direct Action in City Hall to Support Education and Arts in Schools
STUDENTS TO SING AND PERFORM IN CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS TO SUPPORT PUBLIC SCHOOLS THURSDAY MAY 16 AT 9:30 SHARP: STUDENTS AND ARTS AND EDUCATION…
Mourning The Loss Of Arts
Group to Don Black Arm Bands At Student Art Show Reception To Mourn Loss of Arts In Schools PCCY calls the 2012 Exhibition: “Last…
Mothers Day Report Highlights Pennsylvanias Working Moms – North Central PA – May 10, 2013
With Mother’s Day this Sunday, PBPC and Public Citizens for Children and Youth are highlighting new research showing that 670,000 working moms in Pennsylvania…