Where do they stand on education: Dems Edition – July 29, 2016
A look at the Democrats’ education platform Last week we took a look at the GOP’s stance on various education issues. This week, the…
Pay Now or Pay More Later–Courier Times, June 27, 2016
Bucks County Courier Times, June 27, 2016 Pay Now or Pay More Later Why Pre-K is Worth the Cost Social skills learned in pre-school…
Leading Education Organizations Declare Victory on Funding Formula And Call for Formula to be Adequately Funded
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: David Kim, davidk@childrenfirstpa.org 215- 900-9030 (c) 215-563-5848 ext. 23 (o) Leading Education Organizations Declare Victory on Funding Formula And…
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…
Một lá thư gửi cho Ủy ban Cải cách Trường học Philadelphia về các Trường Hiến chương Mới
On Tuesday night, the SRC approved three new charter schools for Philadelphia. One group, comprised of professors from Philadelphia-area institutions, wrote the following letter…
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…
Statement on SRC Court Ruling
Statement by Donna Cooper, Executive Director of PCCY, Regarding the State Supreme Court ruling on the Philadelphia SRC: The State Supreme Court’s decision regarding…
News Release: Top 5 things you need to know about Gov. Wolf’s budget
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Top 5 things you need to know about Gov. Wolf’s budget PCCY examines the Governor’s budget address for FY 2016/17 .…
Sick of budget talk? – December 11, 2015
PCCY’s report on neighborhood high schools was released on Monday at a special press conference with SDP Superintendent Hite. Click here to get the…
Study: Philly comprehensive high schools in trouble – The Philadelphia Inquirer – December 8, 2015
High school choices have expanded dramatically in Philadelphia over the last decade, but at a steep price: The large comprehensive schools are “hanging on…