Political Common Ground on Career Learning – Mar 1, 2024

  CAREER LEARNING IS SOMETHING WE CAN AGREE ON Two members of the influential state Senate Appropriations Committee questioned why the Governor’s budget didn’t spend more on career and technical education (CTE). Here’s the clincher – they’re Republicans who are...

What Stuff is Next from Gov Shapiro? – Feb 2, 2024

  WHAT WILL GOVERNOR SHAPIRO DO NEXT?   The Shapiro Administration shocked advocates for quality schools by approving a new cyber charter school to operate in PA, the first time that’s happened in eight years. It’s shocking because already every one of the...

Fair Funding Lawsuit One Year Anniversary

February 7th is the one-year anniversary of the historic Commonwealth Court ruling in favor of education funding and the day after Governor Shapiro releases his state budget. Join Children First and PA Schools Work for a rally at the State Capitol, calling on...

TESTIMONY: Philadelphia BOE – Camp Akili

Testimony Presented to the Philadelphia Board of Education By Inella Ray, Director of Parent Advocacy & Engagement, Children First January 25, 2024 Good Evening Board Members and Dr. Watlington: My name is Inella Ray. I’m a proud product of the Philadelphia...

Fair Funding Lawsuit One Year Anniversary

February 7th is the one-year anniversary of the historic Commonwealth Court ruling in favor of education funding and the day after Governor Shapiro releases his state budget. Join Children First and PA Schools Work for a rally at the State Capitol, calling on...

Another huge win for education funding – Jan 12, 2024

  ALL THREE BRANCHES IN SUPPORT OF PUBLIC EDUCATION In a huge step toward delivering a quality, 21st century education to every child in the Commonwealth, the Shapiro Administration and influential legislators reported that PA’s public schools are being...