Thanks to the support of many foundations, businesses, and individual donors, PCCY will be able to award grants to 15 schools across the city that will benefit an estimated 3,500 students. We will formally recognize each school at the awards ceremony and be treated to some performances by local school children. Students, teachers and community […]
This year we have an unprecedented opportunity to make public education funding more fair and to get more of it for schools across Pennsylvania. Voters spoke in November when an incumbent governor—widely perceived to be responsible for drastic education cuts, was unseated while his opponent ran on the promise to increase school funding. A funding […]
This year we have an unprecedented opportunity to make public education funding more fair and to get more of it for schools across Pennsylvania. Voters spoke in November when an incumbent governor—widely perceived to be responsible for drastic education cuts, was unseated while his opponent ran on the promise to increase school funding. A funding […]
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A general meeting for the Southeastern Pennsylvania Early Childhood Coalition will be held on Wednesday, April 1, 2015 from 9-11 am at the United Way in Lobby 2/3, 1709 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia PA 19103.
Sold Out Note: This evening is the full dress rehearsal. The premiere of School Play is on April 9th.
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Join your neighbors, meet your local legislators and make a difference as we fight for a fair education funding formula in this year’s state budget. We’ll provide: a brief training, materials, lunch and transportation to and from the Capitol and we’ll even schedule visits with legislators for you! If you need transportation let us know! […]
Join Pre-K for PA for a Capitol Caravan to Harrisburg! Any supporters from the region are free to join us, but especially those from Montgomery County. We'll work in teams to educate elected leaders about the urgent need for more affordable, quality early education. We will carpool and meet with our local legislators, and be […]
Join your neighbors, meet your local legislators and make a difference as we fight for a fair education funding formula in this year’s state budget. We’ll provide: a brief training, materials, lunch and transportation to and from the Capitol and we’ll even schedule visits with legislators for you! If you need transportation let us know! […]
On Wednesday, April 29, 2015, Greg Redden, Regional President of Wells Fargo Bank, will be honored by Public Citizens for Children and Youth as the 2015 Public Citizen of the Year. In his role, Greg has been the driving force behind “READ By 4th!” a regional campaign to ensure that all children are reading at […]
Local school district leaders will discuss how state funding issues are impacting our children’s educational opportunities, our local taxes and our communities. Hosted by Delaware County School Boards Legislative Council, Education Voters of PA, the Keystone State Education Coalition and Public Citizens for Children and Youth Panelists: Mr. Frank Agovino, school board president, Springfield School […]
Join PCCY and Pre-K for PA for a Capitol Caravan to Harrisburg! Any supporters statewide are free to join us, but especially those from Southeast PA. We'll work in teams to educate elected leaders about the urgent need for more affordable, quality early education. We will carpool and meet with our local legislators, and be […]
Join your neighbors, meet your local legislators and make a difference as we fight for a fair education funding formula in this year’s state budget. We’ll provide: a brief training, materials, lunch and transportation to and from the Capitol and we’ll even schedule visits with legislators for you! If you need transportation let us know! […]
Join others across Pennsylvania and take 5-10 minutes on May 14th to call our state legislators to tell them that Harrisburg’s top priority this year must be enacting a new system that provides adequate and fair funding for public schools. Our legislators must take politics out of school funding and distribute state funding to school […]
The Arts are essential to public education, but many schools are lacking quality arts programing due to tight budgets. Join us and advocate for increased funding for education so that all students in public schools can have access to high quality arts programming. Please bring valid ID in order to enter City Hall (high school […]
With less than three weeks, before the release of the new recommendations for a funding formula, PCCY is calling on concerned citizens in Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery or Philadelphia County to join us for a trip to Harrisburg on June 2nd. We will meet with our elected officials to make one final push to […]
A general meeting for the Southeastern Pennsylvania Early Childhood Coalition will be held on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 from 9-11 am at the United Way in Lobby 2/3, 1709 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia PA 19103.
The Arts are essential to public education, but many schools are lacking quality arts programing due to tight budgets. Join us and advocate for increased funding for education so that all students in public schools can have access to high quality arts programming. Please bring valid ID in order to enter City Hall (high school […]
The Arts are essential to public education, but many schools are lacking quality arts programing due to tight budgets. Join us and advocate for increased funding for education so that all students in public schools can have access to high quality arts programming. Please bring valid ID in order to enter City Hall (high school […]
You can help us make Pre-K for PA a top legislative priority by joining Chester County child advocates in Harrisburg to meet with your PA Senate and House representatives. Never visited your legislator before? Don’t worry! We’ll be there with you throughout the entire process. Sign-up and be sure to include the names of your […]
Come out to Campbell’s Field and support PCCY while watching the Sharks take on the Barnstormers. Enjoy a fun night out with family and friends while supporting a great cause! Seats are in the 100 level (first 10 rows!) PLUS it’s Dollar Night! $1 hot dogs, soda, beer, popcorn, and more! $5 from each ticket […]
You can help us make Pre-K for PA a top legislative priority by joining us in Harrisburg to meet with your PA Senate and House representatives. Never visited your legislator before? Don’t worry! We’ll be there with you throughout the entire process. Sign-up and we'll be in touch very soon. If you can’t make it […]
Join your neighbors, meet your local legislators and make a difference as we fight for a fair education funding formula in this year’s state budget. We’ll provide: FREE Transportation to and from the Capitol, a brief training, materials, a light lunch and schedule visits with legislators for you! Are your kids off from school? Bring […]
Join your neighbors, meet your local legislators and make a difference as we fight for a fair education funding formula in this year’s state budget. We’ll provide: a brief training, materials and we’ll even schedule visits with legislators for you! If you plan to meet up with us in Harrisburg, we will meet in the […]
A Free Talk and Discussion on Promoting Best Practices in Philadelphia with early literacy expert Nell Duke. Nell Duke, Ed.D., is an internationally recognized expert on early literacy development, particularly among children living in poverty. A professor of literacy, language, and culture at the University of Michigan, her work focuses on development of informational reading […]
On August 25th the Pennsylvania House will return to work. Join your neighbors and other concerned citizens who believe that investing in our kids is non-negotiable. We’ll provide: FREE Transportation to and from the Capitol and lunch A brief training on the bus, materials, and schedule Scheduled visits with elected officials Kids are off from […]
Click Here to RSVP School Play is made possible through a partnership with the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance Click Here to RSVP
Background: Each fall, the Picasso Project contacts public schools in Philadelphia to let them know that mini-arts grants are available to support projects in the creative, performing and digital arts. The grants support a school’s need to boost arts offerings, integrate arts into other core subjects, or use arts to improve school climate. Eligibility: Staff […]