Cyber Charter Schools Fail Pennsylvania Children Just as parents review a child’s report card to gauge progress, the state should evaluate the marks of cyber charter schools, which are currently failing. Among the 14 cyber charter schools in Pennsylvania, not one met...
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Cyber Charters Failing and Executive Action Helps Connect Kids to Health Insurance – December 5, 2014
#GivingTuesday: Give and Get With a Matching Gift – December 2, 2014
REPORT: A Growing Commitment to School Climate and Safety in Philadelphia – Nov 2014
PCCY's School Climate and Safety report details the year one rollout experiences with Restorative Practices and School-wide Positive Behavior Supports.
Philadelphia Parents and Advocates Give Real Input on School Funding to Basic Education Funding Commission
Commission Members Hear from Public at “Real Public Input Session” on Education Funding PHILADELPHIA (November, 18th, 2014) – Philadelphia public school parents and education advocates told members of the Basic Education Funding Commission to recommend a new statewide...
People Power in Philadelphia State officials wanted to talk education funding without hearing from parents. Philly didn’t let them – Philadelphia Magazine – November 21, 2014
I’m so proud of my city. Do we say that enough in Philadelphia? Outside of the Philly Love Notes blog, probably not often enough. But every once in a while, something happens that reveals the underlying character of the city’s population — and we sometimes surprise...
With Philly’s Opt-Out Movement Growing, Council Holds Hearing On Standardized Tests – NBC10 – November 20, 2014
In a sign that the "opt-out" of testing movement is gaining traction, the Philadelphia City Council Education Committee Wednesday heard parents, teachers, and education advocates decry the state and federal emphasis on high-stakes standardized testing. "Standardized...
The Budget Commission comes to Philadelphia – Examiner – November 20, 2014
On Tuesday, November 20 at noon, the Public Citizens for Children and Youth (PCCY) scheduled a news conference at City Council with testimonials from members of PCCY, the Youth Commission, parents, community members, and advocates in response to the Basic Education...
Philadelphia Parents and Advocates Give Real Input on School Funding – Philadelphia Weekly Press – November 20, 2014
Philadelphia public school parents and education advocates told members of the Basic Education Funding Commission to recommend a new statewide school funding formula that adequately and fairly meets the true costs of education. Public Citizens for Children and Youth...
With Philly’s opt-out movement growing, Council holds hearing on standardized tests – WHYY Newsworks – November 20, 2014
In a sign that the "opt-out" of testing movement is gaining traction, the Philadelphia City Council Education Committee Wednesday heard parents, teachers, and education advocates decry the state and federal emphasis on high-stakes standardized testing. "Standardized...