Nov 21, 2014
Commission Members Hear from Public at “Real Public Input Session” on Education Funding PHILADELPHIA (November, 18th, 2014) – Philadelphia public school parents and education advocates told members of the Basic Education Funding Commission to recommend a new statewide...
Nov 21, 2014
I’m so proud of my city. Do we say that enough in Philadelphia? Outside of the Philly Love Notes blog, probably not often enough. But every once in a while, something happens that reveals the underlying character of the city’s population — and we sometimes surprise...
Nov 20, 2014
In a sign that the “opt-out” of testing movement is gaining traction, the Philadelphia City Council Education Committee Wednesday heard parents, teachers, and education advocates decry the state and federal emphasis on high-stakes standardized testing....
Nov 20, 2014
On Tuesday, November 20 at noon, the Public Citizens for Children and Youth (PCCY) scheduled a news conference at City Council with testimonials from members of PCCY, the Youth Commission, parents, community members, and advocates in response to the Basic Education...
Nov 20, 2014
Philadelphia public school parents and education advocates told members of the Basic Education Funding Commission to recommend a new statewide school funding formula that adequately and fairly meets the true costs of education. Public Citizens for Children and Youth...
Nov 20, 2014
In a sign that the “opt-out” of testing movement is gaining traction, the Philadelphia City Council Education Committee Wednesday heard parents, teachers, and education advocates decry the state and federal emphasis on high-stakes standardized testing....
