How to have your cake and hate it too It just doesn’t make any sense. The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled on the issue repeatedly, most recently just last year. So why is Attorney General Jeff Sessions trying to set affirmative action in university admissions on...
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Focus Group on lead water pipes in your home
Did you know the city of Philadelphia may replace the lead water pipes in your home or apartment for free? Participate in a focus group and receive a $20 gift card! We need your input about how the Philadelphia Water Department can talk with residents about this...
Freeing kids from this toxic lead trap–July 28, 2017
Freeing kids from this toxic lead trap On Tuesday, the room at the Fishtown church was packed with young parents, some with babies who gurgled throughout the community meeting on lead poisoning. They had all read in the newspapers how bad...
The Mayor’s got game, say kids–July 21, 2017
The Mayor's got game, say kids Instructors outnumbered students 5-1 at the School District of Philadelphia on Thursday. The students: Mayor Jim Kenney and SDP Superintendent William Hite. The subject: Minecraft 101. The instructors: 11 bright-eyed gamers, ages...
Petty Politics, PA–July 14, 2017
Petty Politics, PA You won’t be surprised to hear that our legislators have been busy but what exactly have they been preoccupied with should disappoint you. For the second year in a row, legislators have a spending plan for next year’s budget. The problem is...
‘Crafting a better world, block by block–July 7, 2017
'Crafting a better world, block by block “Quality pre-k has profoundly impacted the lives of Sam and his family for the better.” Melissa Blatz, director at Beautiful Beginnings. Here’s a quick story about how high quality pre-k can change the lives of families in our...
Letter Regarding Charter Bill (House Bill 97) To PA Senate
July 7, 2017 Dear Senators, We are writing to you today about House Bill 97 which seeks to amend the charter school law. As advocates for high quality educational options for students, we believe that students should have greater access to high schools, charter or...
Putting kids first, PA declares independence–June 30, 2017
Putting kids first, PA declares independence Getting a jump on the long weekend? You earned it. And so did state legislators who passed the 2017-2018 budget spending bill. They may not yet agree on how to pay for it but the bipartisan agreement puts kids...
AHCA sinks hopes like a lead-filled balloon–June 23, 2017
AHCA sinks hopes like a lead-filled balloon–June 23, 2017
AHCA sinks hopes like a lead-filled balloon You’ve got to wonder what the world looks like if you’re a kid—the odds sure seem stacked against you. Your school doesn’t have the resources to teach you. Your government seems hellbent on making it impossible for...