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Pledge for Philadelphia’s Children 2015
The Pledge for Philadelphia's Children commits our next mayor to championing school funding, achieving universal high-quality Pre-K access, establishing a higher minimum wage, expanding participation in childhood hunger prevention programs, upgrading City healthcare...
Pre-K Commission charter change gets nod from Philly City Council – WHYY Newsworks – February 26, 2015
Philadelphia voters are going to be asked to create a commission on expanding pre-kindergarten citywide. The proposed change to the city charter would establish a commission to investigate how to expand pre-kindergarten for all Philly kids. Donna Cooper of the group...
We Need You to Act Today to Give All Philadelphia Kids a Chance – February 24, 2015
Dear Friends, This Thursday, February 26th, City Council will vote whether to let voters decide in the May primary whether to move ahead on a plan to offer Universal Pre-K citywide. Please do these three things to help pass this measure: 1. SIGN our petition now and...
Insight PCCY School District Tips for Parents – Power 99FM – February 20, 2015
Loraine Ballard Morrill talks with representatives from Public Citizens for Children and Youth and the School District of Philadelphia about Kindergarten registration and a campaign to help kids read at grade level by the fourth grade. Power 99FM - February 20, 2015 -...
Universal Pre-K for Philadelphia- PCCY Testimony – February 18, 2015
City of Philadelphia Committee for Law and Government Public Hearing February 18, 2015 Testimony on Bill No. 15005 and Res. No. 15017 Public Citizens for Children and Youth PCCY Board Chair Leslie Winder Good afternoon Councilman Greenlee and members of the Committee...
Zoning Bill for Pre-K in Philadelphia- PCCY Testimony- February 12, 2015
Testimony submitted by Shawn Towey Early Childhood Policy Coordinator, Public Citizens for Children and Youth (PCCY) February 12, 2015 Philadelphia City Council Committee on Licenses and Inspections Regarding Bill No. 140944 Thank you for the opportunity to weigh in...
Zoning Code Regarding Group Child Care Homes – PCCY Testimony – February 12, 2015
Testimony submitted by Shawn Towey Early Childhood Policy Coordinator, Public Citizens for Children and Youth (PCCY) February 12, 2015 Philadelphia City Council Committee on Licenses and Inspections Regarding Bill No. 140944 Thank you for the opportunity to weigh in...
Unfair Funding Pits Schools Against Schools and SRC has Work to Do on Charters – February 6, 2015
Career Training Schools Speak Out about School Funding Inequities When the state fails to provide adequate funding for school districts, it creates a competition for limited resources that discourages school districts from sending students to regional technical...
10K for PreK Petition
CLICK HERE TO SIGN THE PETITION Help us generate 10,000 signatures asking CIty Council to let the voters decide to move forward to establish universal Pre-K for all 3- and 4-year olds in Philadelphia. Please forward this link: childrenfirstpa.org/10kforprek to your...