For the first time in recent memory, there are no plans for a tax increase in the Pottstown School District. The district's $57.1 million tentative budget for 2015-16 would keep millage at 39.25. A property assessed at $100,000 would pay about $3,925 in school...
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Philadelphia Considering Outsourcing School Health Services – Education News – June, 2015
Much to the chagrin of unionized school nurses, the School District of Philadelphia is discussing the outsourcing of its school health services. Ayana Jones of The Philadelphia Tribune writes that proposals have been issued and must be returned by June 10 for those...
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 released by the RAND Corporation. The report teaches us three important things: Pennsylvania lost $1-$3 billion in...
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 a straightforward message to Council: We need more funding. "I will stand with City Council and ask those...
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 opportunity to testify before this esteemed committee. Today’s hearing is taking place in the 153rd...
School Play – In 10 Minutes
School Play, a documentary-based live theatre piece, is here to put school funding center stage. Compiled from a series of interviews, the play will premiere in Philadelphia in April and then will be made available for free for performance around the Commonwealth. The...
Supporting Special Education Funding
Public Citizens for Children and Youth, along with 17 other organizations, signed on to a letter initiated by the Education Law Center of Philadelphia in support of the Governor’s proposal for $100 million in additional special education funding driven out through 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 disparities between poor and more affluent students, according to a report from Johns Hopkins...