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Testimony on Prek and Sugary Drink Tax, 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...

Testimony to the SRC on Charter Renewals, April 28, 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...

The State of our Schools – Testimony to Philadelphia City Council

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...