[Update: The District has actually issued 3,783 layoffs, over 20% of its total staff.] “This is not a school” Parents United for Public Education Statement on District layoffs, June 7, 2013 3,000 layoffs. Aides, secretaries, nurses, librarians, art and music teachers, classroom teachers, assistant principals, counselors—people who have worked in our children’s schools for years,Continue reading “This is not a school: Parents United statement on district layoffs”
Category Archives: District Budget
A public thanks to Commissioner Joseph Dworetzky
The SRC’s vote May 30th stripped away any pretense that next year’s budget has a child-centered, education-focused mission. Gone from the budget are core educational responsibilities: the arts, guidance counselors, books & supplies, librarians, sports, and extracurricular activities and clubs. The budget hurt every single school in every neighborhood across the city, from the most strugglingContinue reading “A public thanks to Commissioner Joseph Dworetzky”
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”
Parents United for Public Education 