by Steven Fynes | Jul 31, 2015 | Education
LESS IS LESS Numbers don’t lie. Governor Wolf’s proposed budget would invest an additional $410 million in schools, with over $44 million coming to suburban districts in Southeast PA. The budget passed by the legislature and vetoed by the Governor underfunds Southeast...
by Steven Fynes | Jul 23, 2015 | Child Health, Early Learning, Education
The Annie E. Casey Foundation just released its 2015 Kids Count Data Book. Here are 5 takeaways about children in Southeastern Pennsylvania. Spread the word! Click on the social media icons at the top of the page to share with your networks.
by Steven Fynes | Jul 2, 2015 | Education
The Inquirer printed an article about Bartram High School being forced to cut their art class due to budget constraints. In response to the article, the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance, PCCY, The Mayor’s Office of Arts Culture and the Creative Economy, and the...
by Steven Fynes | Jun 19, 2015 | Education
The Basic Education Funding Commission’s released a proposed school funding formula that strongly aligns with the research that finds that educating low-income children and those who don’t speak English requires additional investment. It may not sound like a radical...
by Steven Fynes | May 12, 2015 | Early Learning, Education, Picasso Project
Be a champion for children! Join PCCY in Philadelphia and Harrisburg throughout the months of May and June to advocate on behalf of our region’s children. Click on the events below to sign up. K-12 Education Action Days Thursday, May 21, 2015: Action Day in...
by Steven Fynes | Apr 10, 2015 | Education
The five candidates vary on their views of the School Reform Commission (SRC): Abraham: does not advocate for the SRC to be removed but if it is she will seek the creation of school board with both elected and mayoral appointed members. Diaz: calls for the SRC to be...
