Tag: PCCY

Education: Kenney’s Universal Pre-K Proposal Sparks Hope, Controversy

April 27, 2016 Matthew S. Leister

Philadelphia’s public school system has long faced academic and financial troubles, resulting in poor standardized test scores and high dropout rates. Now, advocates of Mayor Jim Kenney’s proposition for universal pre-kindergarten say such a program

Arts & Entertainment: The Race for Mayor and The Potential Impact on the Arts in Schools

April 2, 2015

As we get closer and closer to the Philadelphia mayoral election, one of the focal points of discussion will be the candidate’s plans for bettering education in Philadelphia. Yearly budget cuts have plagued schools, resulting in layoffs,

Education: Without Counselors, Students in Philadelphia Face A Challenging Path

December 9, 2014

Being a teenager in high school is complicated, but being a teenager in a Philadelphia public school can been even more challenging. Trying to juggle classes, homework, a personal life and then college applications on

City Hall: Parents and Advocates Demand State Provide Adequate Education Funds

December 8, 2014

Philadelphia education advocates, parents and students braved the numbing cold on Nov. 18 to gather in room 400 of City Hall for a hearing organized by the local nonprofit Public Citizens for Children and Youth (PCCY).

South Philly West: Data Shows Lack of Quality Pre-K Childcare

June 16, 2014

Data released in March suggests residents in South Philadelphia west of Broad Street severely lack access to quality pre-kindergarten care. The Childcare Map is an interactive tool that allows people to search an area of