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RESOURCE: Access Philly Arts – Jul 15, 2021

ACCESS Cardholders (those Pennsylvania residents who monitor their government-issued cash, food, or medical benefits with an EBT card),  are invited to visit participating sites in Philadelphia at the deeply discounted rate of $2 per person. 11th Hour Theatre Company...

Playing the Race Card – Jul 9, 2021

    WHITEWASHING HISTORY The historic lawsuit challenging Pennsylvania’s school funding system is finally scheduled to have its day in court, but opposition lawyers are “playing the race card” in a desperate attempt to prevent that. Lawyers for...

Something BIG Happened Last Night!

        Two Huge Wins for Children Students in the 100 poorest school districts across the state will enter schools that are less starved for resources this September because our Level Up proposal was enacted last night by the Pennsylvania...

REPORT: A New Look at Cyber Charter Fund Balances – June 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Amy Kobeta, PCCY amyk@childrenfirstpa.com, 347-607-1058 mobile CYBER CHARTERS ARE STOCKPILING DOLLARS THAT SHOULD GO TO STUDENTS New Report Shows PA’s Cyber Charters Are Banking Millions Download Press Release Download Report...

What a reveal! – June 8, 2021

    “Wow!”  Five eye-catching mosaics — created by the students, staff, and parents of the Bayard Taylor Elementary School in Hunting Park — are proudly on display! Just eight years ago, the Taylor School was targeted to be shuttered, but they fought...

Black & Hispanic Students Aren’t Criminals – May 28, 2021

    Hopes for Gianna Floyd & All Students of Color Standing proudly on the White House lawn on Tuesday, George Floyd’s seven-year-old daughter Gianna led the chant to say his name as the country marked the anniversary of his slaying. His murder sparked a...