Lies, Damned Lies, and the PA Budget
PCCY has long advocated for a restoration of the nearly $1 billion cut from public education during Governor Corbett’s first year in office. Now…
What’s Really Causing The Chaos At Bartram High?
While the city continues to reel from the assault on a conflict-resolution specialist by a student at Bartram High School, we must look at…
Not Adding Up: Disparities in Access to Full Course Loads and Suspensions in Philly Schools
We have long known that disparities in access to early childhood education lead to an achievement gap later in school and in life. Now…
Governor Blames School Cuts on Phantom Deficit
Governor Corbett has taken a lot of heat for cutting nearly a billion dollars from education during his first year in office, money he…
Governor Corbett’s Proposed Budget: Too Many Strings Attached for Schools
Governor Corbett recently announced his 2014-15 budget, and its focal point is an increase in education spending. But a solution to Pennsylvania’s public school…
Staving Off Another Philadelphia School Funding Crisis Starts with City Council
Lately, the coming of spring means Philadelphians can count on three things: high hopes for the Phils in Clearwater, taxes coming due and the…
Chester County is Nice… Depending on Who You Ask
Chester County is a nice place to live. Throughout the recession, the median family income never dropped below $100,000. In 2010, the Inquirer reported…
Not All Kids Are All Right in Bucks County
2012 saw a recovery of sorts for Bucks County, with the median family income finally returning to 2008 levels, but there’s little relief in…
Lack of State Investment Leaves Schools Struggling to Meet the Needs of Rising Number of Low-Income Students
Last month we showed the trend of rising share of low-income students in Delaware County and the challenges those students face in Delco’s public…
Because of Underfunding, Not All Schools Are Equal in Montgomery County
At first glance, the education situation in Montgomery County appears better than in many of the surrounding areas. But better isn’t good enough. Countywide,…