Dispute. Dysfunction. Dereliction. And yet… – March 30, 2018
Dispute. Dysfunction. Dereliction. And yet… Facing yet another threat of a government shutdown, with the nation’s capital firmly in the grip of perpetual crisis,…
It’s Important…and it’s the Law–March 23, 2018
It’s Important…and it’s the Law In 2011, Philadelphia City Council passed an ordinance regarding lead paint disclosure and certification of properties…
No debate…we’re in Uncharted Territory–March 16, 2018
No debate…we’re in Uncharted Territory High school junior Charlene Canning may very well be the best young debater in the country. But…
Rising charter enrollment with lackluster results in Delaware County–Press Release
Rising charter enrollment with lackluster results in Delaware County PCCY points out urgent need for an overhaul to worst charter law in the country…
PCCY Testimony – Schools Approach Early Literacy Instruction
Testimony before the City Council of Philadelphia Committee on Education March 12, 2018 Presented by Donna Cooper, Executive Director Public Citizens for Children and…
Unpredictability…Unhealthy and Unnecessary–March 9, 2018
Unpredictability: Unhealthy and Unnecessary Every day, thousands upon thousands of Philadelphians walk into their local Wawa’s, the region’s superior response to…
Philadelphia PreK By The Numbers
Read MoreTestimony on Predictable Scheduling Legislation
Testimony Presented to Philadelphia City Council Committee on Children and Youth and Education by Donna Cooper, Executive Director, Public Citizens for Children and Youth…
How to fail students and blame them at the same time–March 2, 2018
Fail students and blame them at the same time The fair funding lawsuit takes another step forward on March 7, 2018 when…
Statement on Mayor Kenney’s 2018 Budget Proposal
Statement by Donna Cooper on Mayor’s Budget Proposal PCCY once again lauds Mayor Kenney for adopting the cause of school children of Philadelphia as…