The importance of arts in our schools: Testimony to the School Reform Commission
Read MoreA Chorus of Concern Over Great Schools Compact – The Philadelphia Public School Notebook – March 9, 2012
Proponents of traditional public schools are expressing growing concern that the Philadelphia Great Schools Compact could end up favoring charters and being a raw…
Resolution 120045 concerning children in the non-school hours: Testimony to Philadelphia City Council Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs
Read MoreStack, Actor Tony Danza, School Advocates Discuss Proposed School Budget Cuts (Video) – PA Senate.Com – March 5, 2012
As proposed state budget cuts and a budget shortfall bring financial turmoil to the School District of Philadelphia, state Sen. Mike Stack, along…
Pennsylvania’s early learning system: Testimony to Pennsylvania House Democratic Policy Committee
Read MoreShortage of Nurses In Philadelphia Schools Costs Everyone – Philadelphia Inquirer – February 21, 2012
WITH a 25 percent poverty rate ($23,050 or below for a family of four) – up from 18.5 percent in 2000 – Philadelphia is…
PCCY’s Picasso Project and Arts in Education: Testimony to School Reform Commission
Read MoreCorbett To State – Pick Your Poison – Philadelphia Inquirer – February 15th, 2012
Gov. Corbett’s new budget proposal makes drastic cuts to state funding for education and other services while attempting to shroud them in false claims…