Jul 2, 2015
The Inquirer printed an article about Bartram High School being forced to cut their art class due to budget constraints. In response to the article, the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance, PCCY, The Mayor’s Office of Arts Culture and the Creative Economy, and the...
Jun 26, 2015
POPE FRANCIS hasn’t even arrived, but already yesterday brought two miracles. Both are court rulings, and both will ensure millions of Pennsylvanians will be able to lead healthier lives. First, the state Commonwealth Court struck down Act 192 that would have...
Jun 26, 2015
City Council passed bills Thursday that increase various tax rates to raise $70 million for the School District, but won’t decide until September on conditions for releasing $25 million of those funds. Council President Darrell Clarke said that Council intends...
Jun 24, 2015
Plan on performing School Play locally? Here’s some helpful materials to get you on your way. If you have any questions about these materials, contact: leighgoldenberg@gmail.com. Thanks and break a leg!
Jun 19, 2015
Children and Adults Need Tools for Their Schools Students and principals alike are worried about conditions in their schools. Today, students from Powel elementary school and The Workshop School joined 20 public school principals to call on City Council to provide...
Jun 19, 2015
A bipartisan Pennsylvania commission unanimously recommended a new school funding formula Thursday that would account for several student-weighted factors including poverty. The proposed formula — which would affect only new spending — calls for Pennsylvania to...
