Nov 16, 2016
Sep 12, 2016
Testimony to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives on Graduation Requirements and High Stakes Testing. Submitted by: Donna Cooper, Executive Director, Public Citizens for Children and Youth My testimony is intended to offer the members of the House of...
May 18, 2016
Testimony Presented by Donna Cooper To the Committee of the Whole – Philadelphia City Council Re: Universal PreK and Sugary Drink Tax May 18, 2016 One year ago today, 80% of voters said “yes” to the ballot question on pre-K; the highest affirmative vote of any...
Apr 29, 2016
Testimony to the School Reform Commission Thursday, April 28, 2016 Presented by: Donna Cooper, Executive Director Public Citizens for Children and Youth For the last three years, PCCY has published data-based reports focused on the charter renewal and expansion...
Feb 18, 2016
Testimony Presented to Philadelphia City Council Committee on Children and Youth and Education by Donna Cooper, Executive Director Public Citizens for Children and Youth February 18, 2016 Thank you to the members of Council present for this important hearing examining...
Oct 21, 2015
Testimony Public Citizens for Children and Youth Before City Council of Philadelphia, Committee on Education Per Resolution # 150672 October 21, 2015 Public Citizens for Children and Youth commends the Committee on Education Chair, Councilwoman Blackwell, and her...