Author Archives: Parents United

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”

SEPTA advertising: What’s your take?

Last week a number of parents and students were surprised to see this ad on their weekly student transpass: This week the following ad appears on student transpasses: And here’s next week’s ad:   A few media outlets have picked up on some concerns we raised on social media about the advertising. For clarification, thisContinue reading “SEPTA advertising: What’s your take?”

Top questions about school closings: “A year of turmoil and uncertainty”

(This post is being updated regularly as new information unfolds) Read the complete list of school closings here. This afternoon the district will announce the closing and consolidation of dozens of schools listed above, setting in motion a year of turmoil and uncertainty for thousands of families across the District. We are deeply concerned about theContinue reading “Top questions about school closings: “A year of turmoil and uncertainty””