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Six Leading Education Organizations Comments on Recent Action by the Philadelphia School District and the School Reform Commission

Mar 26, 2014

Download Press Release PHILADELPHIA, PA (March 26th, 2013)- Six leading education organizations: Congreso de Latinos Unidos, the Economy League of Greater Philadelphia, the Philadelphia Education Fund, Public Citizens for Children and Youth, the Urban Affairs...

Testimony to the Philadelphia School Reform Commission: Proposed Philadelphia School District Charter School Authorizing Policy

Mar 19, 2014

Staving Off Another Philadelphia School Funding Crisis Starts with City Council

Jan 23, 2014

Lately, the coming of spring means Philadelphians can count on three things: high hopes for the Phils in Clearwater, taxes coming due and the shortchanging of the School District of Philadelphia.  If last year looked bad, this year looks worse.  The District...

Kids Seeking Mental Health Services Face Long Wait Times in Philly

Aug 1, 2013

A Step In Right Direction: PCCY Responds To Philadelphia’s Plan To Fight Poverty

Jul 11, 2013

Download PDF (PHILADELPHIA) July 11th, 2013 – Today the City of Philadelphia announced a comprehensive plan to fight poverty among city residents. The plan calls on city agencies, organizations and community groups to work together to achieve five goals. Among...

REPORT: Philadelphia Children Wait Too Long For Behavioral Health Help – Jun 2013

Jun 28, 2013

A look at the behavioral health system in Philadelphia, the children it serves and makes recommendations for shortening the amount of time it takes for a child to receive care.
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