CHIP and MA Enrollment Plunges in SE PA
Download PDF Thousands of Children Removed From Public Health Insurance Programs While PA Loses Bonus Money (Philadelphia, PA) January 16, 2013 – Thousands of…
Hite’s Philadelphia Schools Blueprint Praised And Poked – Philadelphia Inquirer – January 8, 2013
People think William R. Hite Jr.’s new blueprint for the Philadelphia School District is “focused” and “diligent.” They say it’s “thorough” and the “serious…
Singing The Praises Of A Voice For Children – Liberty City Press – December 18, 2012
One day Shelly Yanoff came into the office with pneumonia. When the region’s legendary children’s advocate stepped through the doorway of Public Citizens for…
Call For Moratorium on New Cyber Charter Schools in PA – Public News Service – December 17, 2012
Some Pennsylvania groups say cyber charter schools in the state aren’t making the grade, and they’re urging state education officials to impose a moratorium…
Philadelphia School Closings Plan Seems to Dwarf Previous Troubles in a Troubled District – WHYY Newsworks – December 13, 2012
For years I’ve watched the Philadelphia school system steer a heartbreaking path through history that somehow reminds me of Afghanistan — moments of peace…
Tireless Advocate For Youth Had Real And Genuine Passion – The Philadelphia Inquirer – December 2, 2012
On many days, for so many years, Shelly Yanoff strode the short distance from her office to City Council’s baroque chambers to advocate tirelessly…
Former Rendell Aide To Head Nonprofit – Philadelphia Inquirer, November 13, 2012
Donna Cooper, formerly a top aide to Gov. Rendell, was named the new head of Public Citizens for Children and Youth, officials announced Tuesday…
Philly Native Named Director of Public Citizens for Children and Youth – WHYY Newsworks, November 13, 2012
With Shelly Yanoff stepping down as head of the Public Citizens for Children and Youth after 26 years, the child-advocacy nonprofit needed a successor.…
Donna Cooper named to lead PCCY – Philadelphia Public School Notebook – November 13, 2012
Donna Cooper, who was Gov. Rendell’s policy chief for eight years and who has experience in both city government and the advocacy world, has…
Hey Congress: You Have To Work Together – Philadelphia Inquirer – November 15, 2012
NOW THAT this year’s important political question – Who will be our leaders? – has been answered, we face a pressing issue that affects…