Charter School Accountability

Aug 8, 2014

Performance Audit for 2014 Renewal Seeking Charter Schools

PCCY identifies barriers to enrollment among 10 Philadelphia Charter schools up for renewal.

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PCCY Recommendations to Improve Charter School Accountability

PCCY analysis finds several improvements that School District of Philadelphia can make to improve accountability of city charter schools.

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PCCY Brief on Charter School Law

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PCCY Testimony Regarding Charters

Testimony to the Philadelphia School Reform Commission: Charter Renewals – April 18, 2014 Click here

Testimony to the Philadelphia School Reform Commission: Proposed Philadelphia School District Charter School Authorizing Policy – March 19, 2014 Click here

Testimony to the Philadelphia School Reform Commission: Proposed Philadelphia School District Charter School Authorizing Policy – March 7, 2014 Click here

Attend a Community Budget Meeting

Philadelphia students cannot afford fewer teachers or other support staff. City Council can vote to prevent those cuts. Speak up on behalf of students! Attend one (or more) of the upcoming public events and tell councilmembers, “No cuts to schools!” Sign Up, Show Up, Speak Up because Our Kids Are Worth It. Need help with your testimony? Check out our testimony as well as these talking points. We can also help – reachout to frangyp@childrenfirstpa.org. Click the image to download a PDF that you can share.

Postcards: Print, Sign & Share

These postcards are available for your community group or organization to print and share with your members. Postcards can be dropped off to 990 Spring Garden Street, Suite 600 or you can scan and send to info@childrenfirstpa.org. We also have printed postcards available to pick up at our office. Click the image to download a PDF that you can share.

Lower Travel Costs! Options are available.

The Mayor’s proposed tax on ride share companies will protect public schools and ensure students have the resources they deserve. If ride share companies choose to pass these costs directly onto riders, there are options for individuals with disabilities to help lower their travel costs. Click the image to download a PDF that you can share.