Unfair Education Funding is a Dirty Trick for Pennsylvania Schools
When a magician takes the stage, he will wave around a wand, a hat or a cape to distract the audience’s eyes from what…
Why do Charter Schools Have Surpluses When School Districts are Broke?
The last few years have been tough for Pennsylvania schools, with budget shortfalls forced on school districts around the state by draconian cuts to…
Why Isn’t the State Targeting Early Childhood Expansion to Areas with Greatest Need?
Governor Corbett recently announced a $9.8 million expansion of Pre-K Counts, spread over 27 counties. As the Department of Education was considering where that money…
Unfair Cap Leaves Philadelphia Children out of Pre-K
The best way to guarantee a child receives a successful education is with a strong start. The best way to ensure every child gets…
Latest Census Data Shows Greater Need for Pre-K Access
The U.S. Census Bureau recently released its American Community Survey, and things don’t look good for the Philadelphia area. The survey found that more…
Philadelphia County Assistance Office Community Partners Meeting
PCCY and other groups will meet with representatives from the Philadelphia County Assistance office to discuss the needs facing families in Philadelphia.