HARRISBURG - It might be a wake-up call to anyone expecting a smooth path to a final state budget. Senate Republicans plan to vote next week on a proposal to eliminate property taxes as a source of school revenue and replace them with hikes in the sales and personal...
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Pa. school officials lobby to keep taxing abilities – WHYY Newsworks – November 16, 2015
Tiny preschoolers and K-12 school students took Monday off to join school board members and exasperated parents calling for an end to Pennsylvania's budget impasse, as Gov. Tom Wolf signaled a budget deal wouldn't be ready before December. Members of the advocacy...
Philly schools ranking: Case of haves, have nots – The Philadelphia Tribune – November 17, 2015
Advocates for public education in Philadelphia dismiss the significance of a state tool for assessing school performance, saying changing public schools for the better won’t happen without adequate funding. Local advocates say a ranking of 71 Philadelphia public...
3 Calls and a Cup of Joe – November 12, 2015
This morning, 3 calls and 3 minutes of your time over your cup of morning coffee, could change the lives of 14,000 kids. You may have heard that our leaders in Harrisburg have reached a budget deal. But the level of funding for Pre-K is not where it needs to be and...
Big list, big city: Kenney names transition team – The Philadelphia Inquirer – November 6, 2015
They are lawyers, veteran police commanders, advocates for children and charity; a high school principal and a former human-services commissioner. One ran for office before; one is running now. More than 100 people are on a transition team announced Thursday and...
Experts: Philly schools perform below state mandate – Philly Voice – November 2, 2015
The Philadelphia school system is not performing up to the minimum requirements set forth by the Pennsylvania state constitution, a panel of experts said on Monday. Dr. William Hite Jr., superintendent of the School District of Philadelphia, echoed the panel's...
Isn’t it Ironic? – November 6, 2015
Isn't it Ironic? It's been 129 days since the budget deadline passed. Since then there have been many notable moments; many fascinating twists. Like this week, when the Philadelphia School District borrowed $250 million to pay teachers and keep its doors open and, in...
ThinkFest Features Philly’s Brightest Thinkers – Philadelphia Magazine – November 6, 2015
Good morning, Philadelphia and happy National Nachos Day. Here’s what you need to know today: It’s ThinkFest today! Join Philly Mag on the Drexel campus, or watch the livestream at PhillyMag.com/ThinkFest. Quick show of hands: Is Philadelphia moving in the right...
Philly students thank Council for $25 million – WHYY Newsworks – October 29, 2015
Philadelphia students visited City Council chambers with a sweet thank-you gift Thursday. The students brought cupcakes for each member of City Council. Donna Cooper, executive director of Public Citizens for Children and Youth, said the treats were in thanks for...
Elementary Students to Say Thank You to City Council President Darrell Clarke and Council Members – October 28, 2015
PHILADELPHIA (October 28, 2015) – In partnership with PCCY, a group of students from an area elementary school will be visiting Philadelphia City Council on Thursday, October 29th to say thank you to Council President Clarke and all members of Council for meeting...