Gold in Rio, but we don't value kids' mettle Olympic and Paralympic fever may have subsided but two local sports heroes have their sights trained on an altogether different finish line: Olympian Bruce Baumgartner and Steelers legend Franco Harris. As a...
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Philadelphia Pre-K Prep Session
Philadelphia Pre-K Prep Session Are you serious about applying for new Philadelphia Pre-K seats or assistance to build quality in your center/group/family-based child care? Do you need help and advice navigating the application and related attachments? Join us for a...
Pay Now or Pay More Later–Courier Times, June 27, 2016
Bucks County Courier Times, June 27, 2016 Pay Now or Pay More Later Why Pre-K is Worth the Cost Social skills learned in pre-school are sustained throughout the school years and into adulthood. These are the skills that account for the extremely large reductions in...
Statement by Donna Cooper, Executive Director of PCCY, On Philadelphia City Council Passing the Soda Tax
Testimony on Prek and Sugary Drink Tax, May 18, 2016
Testimony Presented by Donna Cooper To the Committee of the Whole - Philadelphia City Council Re: Universal PreK and Sugary Drink Tax May 18, 2016 One year ago today, 80% of voters said “yes” to the ballot question on pre-K; the highest affirmative vote of any ballot...
PCCY Statement on Soda Tax Alternatives
Statement by Donna Cooper, Executive Director of PCCY, On the Council President Alternative Options on the Soda Tax The misleading advertising campaign perpetrated by Big Soda has claimed victims among Philadelphia City Council. At a time when many cities across the...
Our Kids Are Worth It
The Mayor's plan will give our youngest children a great foundation, help us reduce inequality and poverty and improve our schools. The sugary beverage tax is the best way to pay for it. Our kids are worth it. We can expand quality pre-k for 6,500 children By the...
News Release: Top 5 things you need to know about Gov. Wolf’s budget
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Top 5 things you need to know about Gov. Wolf’s budget PCCY examines the Governor’s budget address for FY 2016/17 . PHILADELPHIA (February 9, 2016) – Here are our top 5 takeaways from today’s budget address in Harrisburg: . 85%: Governor Wolf...