Bartram High cut their visual arts program. What does this mean for students? – July 2, 2015
The Inquirer printed an article about Bartram High School being forced to cut their art class due to budget constraints. In response to the article, the Greater…
The Harsh Reality for Undocumented & Uninsured Children in Pennsylvania – June 29, 2015
A staggering 85% of undocumented parents said they had to delay or forgo medical treatment for their child due to a lack of health…
Proposed School Funding Formula Poses Two Big Questions – June 19, 2015
The Basic Education Funding Commission’s released a proposed school funding formula that strongly aligns with the research that finds that educating low-income children and…
2015 PCCY Action Days – May 12, 2015
Be a champion for children! Join PCCY in Philadelphia and Harrisburg throughout the months of May and June to advocate on behalf of our…
What do the candidates for Mayor say about the School Reform Commission? – April 10, 2015
The five candidates vary on their views of the School Reform Commission (SRC): Abraham: does not advocate for the SRC to be removed but…
What do the candidates for Mayor have to say about City Services and Schools – April 10, 2015
All of the candidates speak to new ways that the Mayor and City agencies can help public school students. Abraham: calls for the Department…
What are the candidates for Mayor saying about charter and District accountability? – April 10, 2015
The five candidates explicitly call for more oversight of district-run and charter schools. Abraham: focuses on accountability measures for teachers that reward success and…
What are the candidates for Mayor saying about Children’s Issues: Will they increase Pre-K? – April 10, 2015
Three of the candidates list specific actions they would take to provide access to pre-k to all children in Philadelphia. Abraham: calls for mandatory…
What are the candidates for Mayor saying about Children’s Issues: More funds for schools? – April 10, 2015
The Candidates uniformly agree that the current system of funding schools is broken and are calling on the state to adopt a fair funding…
Leading Economists Concur: School Funding Matters for School Performance – February 11, 2015
A new voice has joined the chorus calling for well-funded schools, and it comes from one of the most respected economic organizations in the…