LIFE, LIBERTY, AND THE PURSUIT OF EDUCATION Philadelphia served as the birthplace of our nation nearly 250 years ago when 56 men signed the Declaration of Independence that read: "All men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with...
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When Disaster Strikes… – Jun 16, 2023
REBUILDING FROM A DISASTER Pennsylvania is experiencing a catastrophe that is causing serious lags in our economy, personal and professional delays, and lots of stress and frustration requiring massive government intervention. Nope…it’s not the collapse of...
Politics Makes Strange Bedfellows – Jun 9, 2023
WHAT BRINGS EVERYONE TO THE TABLE? CHILD CARE! It’s not often that child advocates and one Chamber of Commerce – let alone 55 of them – stand side-by-side on an issue. But the crisis in child care is so severe that unusual partners are joining forces to urge...
Is the federal debt deal good for kids? – Jun 2, 2023
KIDS PAY THE PRICE FOR DEBT DEAL In true form, the media coverage of the spectacle debt ceiling crisis failed to connect the details of how what was being debated would affect everyday life. It no surprise, then, that most Americans don’t even know that the...
STATEMENT: House Bill 181, the Family Care Act
May 10, 2023 The Honorable Jason Dawkins Labor & Industry Committee, Chair PA House of Representatives 150 Main Capitol Building P.O. Box 202179 Harrisburg, PA 17120-2179 Chairman Dawkins, I am writing to urge you, as chairman of the House Labor & Industry...
We Know Where Candidates Stand – May 12, 2023
Inform Your Vote There’s a lot at stake on Tuesday’s election day. Philadelphia is electing its 100th mayor, Delco voters are choosing a new state representative, and dozens of school board positions are on the ballot. The lives of children and teens are at the...
Get Your Ticket for Philly’s Hottest Event – May 5, 2023
Get Your Tickets Today! Our 2023 Champion for Children celebration is right around the corner. Our event is the celebration of OUR COMMUNITY, getting together to connect with friends and make some new ones. Good food, live music, and an outstanding venue make...
Learning is fun-damental – Apr 28, 2023
Schooling Legislators on Education Funding In about eight weeks, Pennsylvania will be running on a new state budget. So NOW – before any deals are done – is the prime time for citizens to advocate to their legislators. More than 100 PA Schools Work advocates,...
Keep Your Promises – Apr 21, 2023
Charter Schools Aren't Able to Deliver on their Promises "Parents like me believed charter schools were going to give better options, better opportunities that they couldn't get in [district-run] schools,” said Melissa Suarez, a Philadelphia mother of three...
Death and Taxes – Apr 14, 2023
If We Can't Dodge Taxes, We Shouldn't Have to Dodge Bullets This weekend most Americans will be feverishly trying to meet the Monday deadline for filing their taxes. As we shell out our hard-earned money to pay for the government, an increasing share of...