Color us grateful. In response to last week’s jaw-dropping summary of the District’s preliminary contract proposals to Philadelphia teachers, Senator Vince Hughes tweeted: Senator Hughes@SenatorHughes @MaxJWeiss bad offer from SRC. They should be coming to hbg for more help, but they refuse to
Monthly Archives: March 2013
What it means for parents to support teachers
Like many parents across the city, the preliminary release of some of the terms of the Philadelphia teachers contract made me heartsick. For months I had watched city and district leaders make promises about mass school closings – they were necessary for financial viability, they would concentrate resources in remaining schools, they would put moreContinue reading “What it means for parents to support teachers”
Parents United statement: Contracts should advance teaching & learning, not degrade them
Parents United for Public Education: Statement on Philadelphia Teachers contract Parents United for Public Education believes that the upcoming contract negotiations with the teachers’ union are an important opportunity to advance a vision of quality teaching and learning across the city. While we recognize the dire financial situation of the District, we are appalled at suggestionsContinue reading “Parents United statement: Contracts should advance teaching & learning, not degrade them”
Parents United for Public Education 