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
Category Archives: Parent Voice
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
