Childwatch Newsletter – Fall/Winter 2018
Read MoreAnalysis of Governor’s 2018 Budget Proposal
PCCY Analysis Governor Tom Wolf’s 2018 Budget Proposal A conservative down payment The Commonwealth’s 2.6 million children will be able to access more…
PA Budget Not a Guessing Game
LESS IS LESS Numbers don’t lie. Governor Wolf’s proposed budget would invest an additional $410 million in schools, with over $44 million coming to…
5 Things You Need to Know About Kids in Southeastern Pennsylvania
The Annie E. Casey Foundation just released its 2015 Kids Count Data Book. Here are 5 takeaways about children in Southeastern Pennsylvania. Spread the…
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…
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…