Prepare to be inspired – Apr 26, 2024
GOOD THINGS HAPPEN WITH K-12 FUNDING At our press conference today on K-12 education funding, Pottstown Superintendent Stephen Rodriguez (far right in photo)…
Leveling the Education Landscape – Apr 19, 2024
MAKING AN EDUCATED (EDUCATION) CHOICE We all want what’s best for children and teens. It’s the heart of the school choice debate that’s…
Testimony to Philadelphia Board of Education on Charter School Funding
Testimony Presented to the Philadelphia Board of Education By Priyanka Reyes-Kaura, K-12 Education Policy Director, Children First March 28, 2024 Good Evening Board Members…
REPORT: Pa’Lante – It’s Time to Move Forward – State of Hispanic Children
Pa’Lante – It’s Time to Move Forward – State of Hispanic Children Pa’lante is short for para Adelante, meaning to move forward. It is…
Testimony: House Policy Committee: Basic Ed Funding Comms.
Children First Testimony Presented By Donna Cooper, Executive Director To the Pennsylvania House Democratic Policy Committee March 5, 2024 Regarding the Basic Education Funding…
Political Common Ground on Career Learning – Mar 1, 2024
CAREER LEARNING IS SOMETHING WE CAN AGREE ON Two members of the influential state Senate Appropriations Committee questioned why the Governor’s budget didn’t…
What Stuff is Next from Gov Shapiro? – Feb 2, 2024
WHAT WILL GOVERNOR SHAPIRO DO NEXT? The Shapiro Administration shocked advocates for quality schools by approving a new cyber charter school to operate…
TESTIMONY: Philadelphia BOE – Camp Akili
Testimony Presented to the Philadelphia Board of Education By Inella Ray, Director of Parent Advocacy & Engagement, Children First January 25, 2024 Good Evening…
Fair Funding Lawsuit One Year Anniversary
February 7th is the one-year anniversary of the historic Commonwealth Court ruling in favor of education funding and the day after Governor Shapiro releases…
Another huge win for education funding – Jan 12, 2024
ALL THREE BRANCHES IN SUPPORT OF PUBLIC EDUCATION In a huge step toward delivering a quality, 21st century education to every child in…