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May 30th SRC Budget Vote

This Thursday, the SRC is set to vote on a school budget that strips away all pretense of a child-centered, education-focused mission for public education yet OKs $27 million for contracts for cyber charters and the testing giant Pearson Inc. Join parents, PCAPS, community members and students to send a clear message that a PARENTContinue reading “May 30th SRC Budget Vote”

NEW! Action Toolkit on school budget crisis

Sometimes this is what it means to be a Philadelphia public school parent. It’s not enough that we take care of our children and our families, our personal and professional lives, and volunteer and support our schools. It means that in times of crisis, we pick up the mantle of democracy and set the prioritiesContinue reading “NEW! Action Toolkit on school budget crisis”

Parents United Top 10 questions on the District budget

Parents United absolutely supports the District’s request of $60 million from the City, however, we ask City Council to consider the following: The District must immediate re-do its budget. It is irresponsible for City leaders and city residents to support $60 million in funds when there is no indication of how those funds will beContinue reading “Parents United Top 10 questions on the District budget”

Get organized! City Council hearings on District budget

Parents across the city are mobilizing for action around next week’s City Council hearings on the District budget. We want a powerful presence and voice for more school funding, but also that the SRC must invest those dollars in the classrooms and teaching of District-managed public schools – NO blank check!

Parents United wins open records case on BCG list of school closings

Parents United for Public Education has won its state Right To Know request to gain public access to the list of 60 schools identified by the Boston Consulting Group for closure and to the firm’s criteria for school closings — a request for information the District has consistently denied to the public. Last spring, the Boston Consulting GroupContinue reading “Parents United wins open records case on BCG list of school closings”