SDP needs to develop an Active Shooter policy and procedure that keeps children safe. Continue reading
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Category Archives: Parent Voice
Philadelphia’s Filthy Schools Continue
Philadelphia public schools have a long history of neglected hazards and deferred maintenance. For many years Philadelphia’s school children have had to exist and try to learn in conditions where the air is contaminated with mold spores, water fountains are lead contaminated, schools are unable to control the internal temperatures, asbestos exposures and rodent infestation … Continue reading
Call to Action: Did your child experience significant teacher vacancies during 2015-16/ 2016-17 school years? Public Interest Law Center would like to speak with you.
The Law Center is interested in speaking with parents/guardians whose children were enrolled in the School District of Philadelphia during the 2015-2016/2016-2017 school years in special education programs that experienced significant teacher vacancies (List of Schools for Plaintiff identification purposes) and who were not granted compensatory education related to those vacancies. This may include, but is not limited … Continue reading
The Aftermath: Time for an Emergency Procedure policy
This past May, there was a horrific bus accident involving eighth grade students, staff and parents of Charles W. Henry Elementary school. All 30 passengers and driver were injured when a car collided with the charter bus and eventually overturned on I-95. http://thenotebook.org/articles/2017/05/15/henry-school-bus-crash-injures-dozens-some-critically http://www.philly.com/philly/education/CW-Henry-bus-accident-class-trip-DC-critical-Maryland.html It is understood that this was indeed an accident. However, everything … Continue reading
Parent Summit 2017 “We Are Not Turning Back-Education is a Right”
Come on out and meet other parents from across the city. We are all fighting for the same things. Let’s fight together. Continue reading
Voices of the People: Our Vision for Our Children, Our City, and the Future of Public Education
The educational experience and environment we envision for our children is diverse, dynamic, and democratic. We want our schools and school system to honor children as full human beings. We want schools that honor and support the experiences of our children, including true respect for and understanding of the need for trauma-informed and culturally relevant teaching and learning. We want schools that respect different learning styles and foster inter-generational learning relationships and environments. Continue reading
REGISTER TODAY! Parent Summit 2016 – Sat May 21st
CLICK & REGISTER here at Eventbrite!!! Then, SHARE & INVITE other parents!! Continue reading
