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Read all about what we’re thankful for–November 16, 2018
Read all about it--Philly students come out on top! PCCY had a vision for students in Philadelphia public schools four years ago, and, as we are wont to do, we quickly found partners and allies who shared that vision. We called it Read by 4th. Steadily, most...
How we’re escalating the fight for school funding–November 9, 2018
Escalate the fight for public school funding Our students are in classrooms that are underfunded and overcrowded. Teachers are paying out of pocket and picking up the slack. And public education is suffering. In the wake of the mid-term elections, PCCY urges you to...
PCCY Testimony to SRC on Charter Renewals
Testimony to the School Reform Commission Regarding Charter Renewals, April 28, 2016 Presented by Public Citizens for Children and Youth My name is Abel McDaniels. I am a graduating from the University of Pennsylvania with a degree in Urban Studies and Urban...
Southeast PA pays waaay more for special ed–October 19, 2018
34 Districts surrounding PHL pay highest share The basic skills you learn as a child, thankfully, stay with you your whole life. How to read. How to tie your shoes. How you learn best. Unfortunately, being denied the opportunity to learn basic skills can stay with you...
So very STEM-ulating–October 12, 2018
Parents sound off on STEMCraft! Blockhead! Nerd! Geek! On October 6, just down the street from the Philadelphia Zoo, those weren’t fighting words—they were rallying cries for the 700 Minecraft gamers and future scientists at STEMCraft 2018. Including...
Find Your Fit
Attention Parents: The School District of Philadelphia’s School Selection process for the 2019-2020 school year is open from September 21 to November 2. This is a chance for your child to apply for admission to 5 schools outside your neighborhood school. Find your...
Why we’re doubling-down on STEM–September 21, 2018
Why we're doubling-down on STEM We’re not ready for the future. It’s time to up our game. You remember it if you read it: Pennsylvania students are spending 12 years in school but are trying to enter the workforce at a level of skill 3 years behind others. You...
TESTIMONY: Transparency of MCSO Protects Parents and Students
Testimony Presented to the Philadelphia Board of Education RE: Transparency of Multiple Charter School Organizations Protects Students Tomea Sippio-Smith, Education Policy Director Public Citizens for Children and Youth September 20, 2018 The School District of...
New school year, old school problems–September 4, 2018
New school year, old school problems As the academic year kicks off, students are probably wondering about their new teachers and classmates, or whether their new glasses or haircut will get noticed. Hopefully they’re not wondering why things are getting...