What Voters Want in the Next Budget
Pennsylvania Voters Speak: Is Harrisburg Listening? When a majority of Pennsylvania voters get behind a plan, leaders in Harrisburg should pay attention. Across the…
NICE leads charge for an education-minded mayor – South Philadelphia Review – March 26, 2015
Concerned parents and neighbors raise funds for a new auditorium and awareness of mayoral candidates’ positions. Over the course of four days and nights,…
Education Funding Takes Center Stage in “School Play” – March 26, 2015
Live Production Will Premiere April 8th & 9th at the National Constitution Center PHILADELPHIA (March 26th, 2015) – Attitudes on public education in Pennsylvania…
Four of the Six Democratic Mayoral Candidates Support Pledge for Philadelphia’s Children – March 26, 2015
Philadelphia, PA (March 26th, 2015) – One week after the announcement of the Pledge for Philadelphia’s Children, four of the six Democratic candidates for…
Broad-Based Organizations Announce Pledge for Philadelphia’s Children
For Immediate Release CONTACT: Anthony Hopkins, anthonyh@childrenfirstpa.org 215-563-5848 x23 (w) or 484-433-7490 (c) 24 Broad-Based Organizations Announce Pledge for Philadelphia’s Children PHILADELPHIA, PA (March…
Mayor’s Proposed Budget is a Huge Victory for Philadelphia Children – March 5, 2015
PHILADELPHIA (March 5, 2015) – Public Citizens for Children and Youth released the following statement on Mayor Michael Nutter’s proposed FY 2016 budget: Mayor…
Governor Wolf’s Proposed Budget is a $1 Billion Win for Children and Homeowners in Southeastern Pennsylvania
Provides New Investments in Schools and Property Tax Relief for Homeowners PHILADELPHIA (March 3rd, 2015) – Governor Tom Wolf’s proposed budget will net Southeastern…
Superintendent Hite ‘elated’ by Wolf budget – Philadelphia Inquirer – March 3, 2015
Gov. Wolf’s budget proposal would be very good for the Philadelphia schools. His plan calls for a nearly $160 million increase in state funds…
Political updates on the State & Local Level – February 25, 2015 – Center City Weekly Press
State Rep. Vanessa Lowery Brown, D-Phila., chairwoman of the Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus, has announced the PLBC’s annual scholarship competition is open for the…
SRC feels heat for adding five charters – The Philadelphia Inquirer – February 23, 2015
he School Reform Commission continued to take heat Thursday for its decision to approve five new charter schools, with critics from both sides railing…