Parents: Besieged Schools In Dire Need – Philadelphia Inquirer – May 1, 2013
Even assuming that the city comes up with another $60 million requested by the Philadelphia School District, the projected budget for the next school…
Testimony to Philadelphia City Council—Budget
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Read MoreBe Careful With Charters – Philadelphia Inquirer – April 26, 2013
The Philadelphia School District’s motive to start its own cyber charter school is understandable – recouping some of the $60 million it sends to…
PA Lawmakers Urged To Support Stronger Investments In Early Learning – PR Newswire – April 23, 2013
Early learning advocates today called for greater state investments in high-quality, publicly funded pre-kindergarten and school-day and afterschool child care programs, citing the proven…
Testimony to the School Reform Commission—Charter School Renewals
Read MoreRoebucks Legislation Withstands Harsh Criticism – Philadelphia Tribune – April 18, 2013
State Rep. James Roebuck, who recently submitted legislation aimed at reforming the finances and accountability for charter and cyber-charter schools, has withstood withering criticism…
Philadelphia Rally for Expanding Charter Schools – Newsworks – April 16, 2013
Saying that thousands of children are being denied quality educational opportunities, about 200 students, parents, and charter proponents rallied outside School District headquarters Monday…
New Coalition Calls for Teacher Contract and Management Reforms
Coalition for Effective Teaching Seeks Ways to Build and Support Teams of Effective Teachers – EffectiveTeachingPhilly.org PHILADELPHIA (April 13th, 2013) – A broad coalition…
Providing Vision To Those In Need – Philadelphia Eagles Website – April 13, 2013
Henry Hawkins slept only three hours after work before he woke up at 6 a.m. with a sense of purpose on Saturday: Make his…