As lawmakers in Harrisburg enter the final days of negotiation on the state budget, we wanted to be sure you read two pieces in today’s Inquirer that articulate why we must focus on both fully funding our schools and ensuring any new funding better serves our kids. First, public school parent Christine Carlson explains how …
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Two must-reads
We want to be sure you catch two “can’t miss” commentaries that ran in the Inquirer this week: This morning, School Reform Commission chair Pedro Ramos explains that the District’s request for more funding isn’t about saving the status quo; when coupled with meaningful reforms, the funding will help to build on the transformational change …
Our City Council testimony today calling for increased education funding
This week, PSP joined parents, educators, and business leaders across the city calling for increased education funding from the city and state. If paired with common sense financial concessions and reforms to the teachers and principals contracts, increased revenue can achieve better schools for kids, not just maintain the status quo. Read our testimony before …
PSP calls for increased education funding paired with common sense reforms
Today, Miles Wilson testified during City Council Budget Hearings to support the increased revenue from the city and state and contract changes. Here is his full testimony: Good afternoon Mr. President and Council members. Thank you for the opportunity to speak today. My name is Miles Wilson and I’m with the Philadelphia School Partnership. The …