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…
We have the answer – Jan 5, 2024
WE KNOW WHAT WORKS – LET’S DO IT AGAIN Sometimes it’s a good thing that history repeats itself. It’s worth considering when it…
Will you support young activists? – Dec 8, 2023
EMPOWERING YOUNG VOICES TO BUILD LASTING CHANGE Fati Sidibe is a bright senior attending public school and a member of our Justice in…
We Can Boost Student Achievement – Nov 17, 2023
BOOSTING STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT ISN’T A MYSTERY The Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) test results are in and they’re a call to action…
A Day to Remember – Nov 10, 2023
Vets call on each of us to engage and protect democracy The daily count of lives lost in the wars raging around the…
This is what angels do! – Nov 3, 2023
CAN ANGELS POINT THE WAY TO LITERACY FOR LAWMAKERS? Here’s your chance to meet Philadelphia’s literacy angel, Dorian Harris, who’s made family literacy…
The Next Big Things – Oct 20, 2023
WE LEARNED SOME BIG THINGS “You’re being told no all the time, and you could get discouraged about life,” said Philadelphia high school student…