Proof- Investing in Kids Grows the Economy
Close the Gap, Grow the Economy Pennsylvania can grow its economy by closing achievement gaps in its schools, according to a compelling new report…
Phila. City Council hears more pleas for increasing school funding – The Philadelphia Inquirer – May 27, 2015
One day after a heated hearing between City Council and School District officials, on Wednesday, parents, teachers, and advocates had their turn and delivered…
Philly Students at City Council Ask for Funding – NBC10 – May 27, 2015
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Pennsylvania Legislative Policy Hearing – 153rd Legislative District – May 27, 2015
Pennsylvania Legislative Policy Hearing May 27, 2015 Testimony Presented by Donna Cooper Executive Director, Public Citizens for Children and Youth Thank you for the…
Disparities in Graduation Rates, New Idea on Standardized Testing
Disparities Hold Back Pennsylvania Graduation Gains Pennsylvania is above the national average when it comes to children graduating high school, but there are glaring…
Students from All School Types Call on City Council to Provide “Tools” for Their Schools – May 21, 2015
With the primary election over, about 100 students from Philadelphia public, charter and accelerated schools called on City Council members to begin work on…
How, and how much, are teachers paid in Pennsylvania – WHYY Newsworks – May 20, 2015
How much do Pa. teachers make? A lot, relatively speaking. The average starting salary for a teacher in Pennsylvania as of the 2012-2013 school…
Budget uncertainty plagues principals, planning – Philadelphia Public School Notebook – May 18, 2015
Carver High School of Engineering & Science is one of the most successful schools in the city, educating mostly low-income students of color in…
School district explores privatizing health care options for students – Philadelphia Tribune – May 16, 2015
The School District of Philadelphia is considering outsourcing its school health services, a move that could have an impact on unionized school nurses. The…
Hold harmless: funding protection or red herring? – WHYY Newsworks – May 14, 2015
What does “hold harmless” mean? It’s a policy underlying the distribution of state education aid in Pennsylvania. “Hold harmless” provides that no district will…