Testimony Presented Before the PA House Democratic Policy Committee and PA Legislative Black Caucus Hearing on March 11, 2021 COVID-19 Disparities Tomea Sippio-Smith, K-12 Policy Director Public Citizens for Children and Youth Good morning Democratic Policy Committee...
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600 Philly Students will Experience Dynamic Arts Projects Despite Remote Learning
Press Release CONTACT: Amy Kobeta, PCCY 347-607-1058 mobile amyk@childrenfirstpa.com DOWNLOAD PDF PHILADELPHIA (March 1, 2021) – Public Citizens for Children and Youth (PCCY) announced 20 grants to expand arts‐based instruction for 600 students in 20 schools across...
Can we do more with less? – Feb 26, 2021
Thanks to the leadership of Governor Wolf and a duo of Southeastern Pennsylvania lawmakers, Rep. Joe Ciresi (D-Mont) and Rep. Wendi Thomas (R-Bucks), legislation to boost student outcomes and increase the efficiency of education spending may start to move in...
Dancing, drumming, dreaming toward health & creativity – Feb 19, 2021
With the strains of remote learning and isolation from friends but overload of family, students of all ages are feeling the pressure. This is not just going stir-crazy, a feeling most of us can relate to. Our kids need an outlet, and thanks to the...
One Size Does Not Fit All: Teacher Input from the Arts to COVID-Safety – Feb 12, 2021
PCCY has fought side by side with students, parents, teachers, and administrators for the funding to address decades of deterioration in our schools and demand fair school funding to outfit every school and classroom with well-paid teachers, modern supplies,...
Philly Non-Profits Call for Teachers to Assess, Prepare for K-2 Classes
Joint Statement in Support of Re-Opening Grades K-2 in The School District of Philadelphia February 9, 2021, with February 11, 2021 updates Philadelphia’s young children need to return to their classrooms for in-person instruction. That sentiment is widely...
Tax Payers & Voters Support Education – Feb 5, 2021
It is no surprise that the Republican reaction to Governor Wolf’s budget proposal was the overused budget burial phrase “Dead on Arrival.” The Governor’s sweeping package to invest in the state’s future, with $1.5 billion more for public schools and...
TESTIMONY: New Charter Application for the Proposed Pride Academy Charter School – Jan 29, 2021
Comments on the New 2020-21 New Charter Application for the Proposed Pride Academy Charter School ML Wernecke Director, PA Charter Performance Center Public Citizens for Children and Youth January 29, 2021 My name is ML Wernecke and I am the Director of the PA Charter...
TESTIMONY: New Charter Application for the Proposed Philadelphia Collegiate School for Boys – Jan 29, 2021
Comments on the New 2020-21 New Charter Application for the Proposed Philadelphia Collegiate School for Boys ML Wernecke Director, PA Charter Performance Center Public Citizens for Children and Youth January 29, 2021 My name is ML Wernecke and I am the Director of the...
TESTIMONY: New Charter Application for the Proposed Shirley Chisholm Empowerment Charter School – Jan 29, 2021
Comments on the New 2020-21 New Charter Application for the Proposed Shirley Chisholm Empowerment Charter School ML Wernecke Director, PA Charter Performance Center Public Citizens for Children and Youth January 29, 2021 My name is ML Wernecke and I am the Director of...