May 21, 2021
Pennsylvania House and Senate Republican leaders declared last week’s vote to amend the state constitution and limit the powers of the Governor to declare an emergency a “victory for the people of Pennsylvania.” The swift process used to place this...
May 14, 2021
Let’s Do the Time Warp Again? On July 8, 2005, Pennsylvanians woke up to the shocking news that, in the dead of night, lawmakers voted themselves an immediate pay raise despite constitutional provisions barring such action. The grand jury that investigated this...
May 6, 2021
CONTACT: Amy Kobeta, PCCY amyk@childrenfirstpa.com BUCKS COUNTY SCHOOL OFFICIALS, ADVOCATES JOIN STATEWIDE CALL FOR FUNDING TO MEET SCHOOL, STUDENT NEEDS Districts are facing a revenue crunch, COVID expenses, and rising mandated costs (May 6, 2021) Local school...
May 5, 2021
According to the most recent Future Ready PA Index, all 14 cyber charters score below the statewide average in English and math.
Apr 28, 2021
Cyber charter enrollment in Southeastern Pennsylvania grew by over 6,300 students this year, leaving district officials scrambling to cover $176 million in new tuition costs. These higher costs frequently get passed on to local taxpayers in the form of higher...
Apr 27, 2021
Testimony Presented Before the PA Senate Education Committee Hearing April 23, 2021 Tomea Sippio-Smith, K-12 Policy Director Public Citizens for Children and Youth Good morning Senate Education Committee. Thank you for the opportunity to testify before you today. My...
