by Steven Fynes | Feb 1, 2024 | Unspecified
February 7th is the one-year anniversary of the historic Commonwealth Court ruling in favor of education funding and the day after Governor Shapiro releases his state budget. Join Children First and PA Schools Work for a rally at the State Capitol, calling on...
by Steven Fynes | May 22, 2017 | Unspecified
We Need a Child Care System that Works for PA Raise Your Voice! Let our state legislators know that cutting funding to the state child care system is unacceptable. Legislators are in Harrisburg the week of 5/22 and in their home districts the week of Memorial Day....
by Steven Fynes | Dec 5, 2013 | Unspecified
In Delaware County, children—particularly young children—are more likely to be living in poverty than any other age group. The number of economically disadvantaged students continues to rise, and Delco school districts are struggling to meet their needs. ...
by Steven Fynes | Sep 24, 2013 | Unspecified
Things have been getting better lately— but not for kids in Delaware County. Poverty levels in the Philadelphia area are beginning to return to pre-recession levels, but in Delaware County, they’re going in the wrong direction. While childhood poverty...
