Mayor Kenney Celebrates with McClure Mayor Jim Kenney joined students from Alexander McClure School in North Philadelphia for the dedication of their beautiful new mural, entitled “Growing United”. The project is a transformative series of mosaics covering the...
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The anguished cries of isolated children–May 18, 2018
The anguished cries of isolated children She was already in trouble and had run out of chances. Juvenile court sent her to a residential facility, which her mother thought would be good for her. Beatriz Jimenez, 16, testified this week at a hearing...
Legislators hit kids below the belt, twice–May 11, 2018
Legislators hit kids below the belt, twice The legislature is delivering a one-two punch aimed squarely at kids. The first blow strikes PA’s youngest learners the hardest. In a no holds barred approach, the House is taking action to shut down Philly’s pre-K. ...
Because the future won’t wait for U.S…–May 4, 2018
Because the future won't wait for U.S... Very few countries are retooling their education systems for the age of automation. The United States trails 8 other countries, including Estonia and Canada, according to a new study affiliated with The Economist...
Can Philly make the grade?–April 27, 2018
Can Philly make the grade? Some might say, “Be careful what you wish for…” Says the City of Philadelphia: “We got this.” For years, Philadelphians have demanded the restoration of their right to govern their own school district. With the coming...
PCCY Announces Turing Tech Grants Recipients–Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Seeking to Boost STEM Learning in PHL Schools, PCCY Announces Turing Tech Grants Recipients Child advocates aim to bring hi-tech learning into classrooms and inspire tomorrow’s tech heroes Philadelphia (May 1, 2018) – Today, the region’s leading...
Executive spite? An important battle to fight–April 20, 2018
Executive spite? An important battle to fight–April 20, 2018
Executive spite? An important battle to fight! Her mother now owns and operates a catering business, but when Sarah was much younger, she remembers being afraid of the lights going out because mom was struggling with the bills. Her mother was working...
Soda Tax Brief: Our Kids Are Still Worth It! (2018)
The soda tax case has finally made its way to the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. Last Friday, PCCY, Ceiba, Inc., the Delaware Valley Association for the Education of Young Children (DVAEYC) and the Public Health Management Corporation (“PHMC”) filed an amicus brief...