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Recommendations to Improve Charter School Accountability – Mar 11, 2014
Children First (PCCY) analysis finds several improvements that the School District of Philadelphia can make to improve accountability of city charter schools.
Sample Testimony for School Boards and Lawmakers
Public speaking on behalf of children and youth is an invaluable way to raise awareness on issues that can impede their chances of success. Children First's sample testimony can help guide parents to craft their own testimony to deliver to local and state lawmakers.
Tips for Giving Public Testimony
Giving testimony is a powerful way to influence policies that affect our children. It allows public officials to listen to concerns they may not be aware of directly from the community. Most public officials appreciate and welcome the insights of parents and the...
Performance Audit for 2014 Renewal Seeking Philadelphia Charter Schools
PCCY identifies barriers to enrollment among 10 Philadelphia Charter schools up for renewal.
Earned Income Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit Fact Sheets
The EITC is the nation’s most effective program to lift working families out of poverty. It is designed to “make work pay” by supplementing the earnings of workers with low household incomes. The CTC helps families make ends meet by both rewarding work and recognizing...
Summary of PCCY’s Bottom Line is Children Reports 2014
Our job—as parents, as neighbors and as a society—is to make sure that every child has access to the fundamental building blocks for success, including consistent healthcare, a high-quality education that begins with great early education programs, proper nutrition,...
Teachers Contract Must do More to Support Effective Teaching
This statement from the Coalition for Effective Teaching outlines reforms needed in the next contract for Philadelphia teachers to promote safe and effective learning environments for students.
Behavioral Health Guide for Montgomery County Children
There are behavioral health agencies throughout Southeastern Pennsylvania that specialize in programs for children and adolescents and who provide services to children enrolled in Medical Assistance (MA), the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and who have no...
Behavioral Health Guide for Montgomery County Infants and Toddlers
There are behavioral health agencies throughout Southeastern Pennsylvania that specialize in programs for children and adolescents and who provide services to children enrolled in Medical Assistance (MA), the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and who have no...