Tiny preschoolers and K-12 school students took Monday off to join school board members and exasperated parents calling for an end to Pennsylvania's budget impasse, as Gov. Tom Wolf signaled a budget deal wouldn't be ready before December. Members of the advocacy...
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Big list, big city: Kenney names transition team – The Philadelphia Inquirer – November 6, 2015
They are lawyers, veteran police commanders, advocates for children and charity; a high school principal and a former human-services commissioner. One ran for office before; one is running now. More than 100 people are on a transition team announced Thursday and...
Experts: Philly schools perform below state mandate – Philly Voice – November 2, 2015
The Philadelphia school system is not performing up to the minimum requirements set forth by the Pennsylvania state constitution, a panel of experts said on Monday. Dr. William Hite Jr., superintendent of the School District of Philadelphia, echoed the panel's...
Isn’t it Ironic? – November 6, 2015
Isn't it Ironic? It's been 129 days since the budget deadline passed. Since then there have been many notable moments; many fascinating twists. Like this week, when the Philadelphia School District borrowed $250 million to pay teachers and keep its doors open and, in...
ThinkFest Features Philly’s Brightest Thinkers – Philadelphia Magazine – November 6, 2015
Good morning, Philadelphia and happy National Nachos Day. Here’s what you need to know today: It’s ThinkFest today! Join Philly Mag on the Drexel campus, or watch the livestream at PhillyMag.com/ThinkFest. Quick show of hands: Is Philadelphia moving in the right...
Philly students thank Council for $25 million – WHYY Newsworks – October 29, 2015
Philadelphia students visited City Council chambers with a sweet thank-you gift Thursday. The students brought cupcakes for each member of City Council. Donna Cooper, executive director of Public Citizens for Children and Youth, said the treats were in thanks for...
Elementary Students to Say Thank You to City Council President Darrell Clarke and Council Members – October 28, 2015
PHILADELPHIA (October 28, 2015) – In partnership with PCCY, a group of students from an area elementary school will be visiting Philadelphia City Council on Thursday, October 29th to say thank you to Council President Clarke and all members of Council for meeting...
Less Tricks… More Treats – October 26, 2015
Enough of the tricks... It's time to treat our children with some respect.
Testimony to City Council of Philadelphia, Committee on Education Per Resolution # 150672
Testimony Public Citizens for Children and Youth Before City Council of Philadelphia, Committee on Education Per Resolution # 150672 October 21, 2015 Public Citizens for Children and Youth commends the Committee on Education Chair, Councilwoman Blackwell, and her...
School District of Lancaster, community leaders urge fair funding for schools
Community leaders doing their part to deliver education, ask lawmakers to quickly resolve differences and deliver the right budget LANCASTER (Oct. 20, 2015) – During a press conference today at King Elementary, representatives from the School District of Lancaster and...