Grants Benefit School Arts Programs – Philadelphia Tribune – February 10, 2011
The Public Citizens for Children and Youth (PCCY), through the Picasso Project, presented grants totaling $41,000 to 10 Philadelphia public schools Jan. 11 at…
Vouchers That Help Some Shouldn’t Punish Others – Philly.com – February 1, 2010
Too many of our children are locked into public schools that are failing them. In recent years, the state has invested in improving our…
At 18 Renaissance Schools, Future Holds Hope and Trepidation – Philadelphia Inquirer – January 31, 2011
When principal Otis Hackney left district headquarters Tuesday morning, having just been told that South Philadelphia High would be turned into a “Renaissance school,”…
The Death of Public Education in Pennsylvania – Philadelphia Inquirer – January 31, 2011
FOR THE school-choice movement, a voucher system giving parents the ability to send their children – and with them our tax money – to…
Give Kids A Smile Day (Video) – NBC Philadelphia – January 31, 2011
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Need For Food Aid And Unemployment Way Up in Philadelphia Region – Newsworks – January 10, 2011
As you may have guessed, many more people in the Philadelphia region need help filling the refrigerator. The new numbers from the Bureau of…
Parents Find Eye Care Availability Confusing – Philadelphia Tribune – December 28, 2010
Survey results of the second annual “Give Kids Sight Day” has revealed a knowledge gap between parents and children’s eye care services. During the…
Childwatch: January 2011 – Improvements for Child Nutrition and Health
In this Issue: Remembering Beth McDaid Child Nutrition Bill Passes Clock Ticking On Benefits Successful Alternative Schools PBS Is Now PBIS Winds Of Change…
Children Living In Poverty Need Hope, A Chance – Daily Times – December 29, 2010
He doesn’t care whether you are liberal or conservative. She doesn’t care whether help comes from the federal, state or city government — or…
Congress and Kids – Philadelphia Daily News – December 27, 2010
The next Congress must invest in children. He doesn’t care whether you are liberal or conservative. She doesn’t care whether help comes from the…