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!
Category Archives: District Budget
Mayor Nutter’s Door
Mayor Nutter didn’t come out the front door of his office in City Hall last night. I’m sure mayors have good reason to have alternate exit routes available, and it may be that he uses that other door regularly, rather than just yesterday. I’m not sure, since I’m not in the habit of sitting outsideContinue reading “Mayor Nutter’s Door”
Our Public Ed Hero of the Day: Senator Vincent Hughes
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
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 