Students from Samuel Powel, Andrew Jackson and Cook-Wissahickon elementary schools used their arts skills to call on Governor Tom Corbett and the State legislature to provide adequate funding for Philadelphia schools today, June 5th, 2014.

Powel students presented Guatemalan-style “Worry Dolls” to Council members before Thursday’s Council hearing. Students from Andrew Jackson Elementary also presented a quilt they made with patches advocating for arts funding for city schools.

Students and teachers then visited the Governor’s Philadelphia Office to present more Worry Dolls to the Governor’s office staff. And Students from the Cook-Wissahickon Elementary School choir performed outside the Governor’s office and call edon the Governor and State lawmakers to provide $150 million in recurring funding for the Philadelphia School District.

University City Review – June 25, 2014 – Read article online