Education

Court allows discussion of racial disparities in school funding case

A state court judge has ruled that attorneys can present some evidence that disparate funding for school districts across the state has a negative impact on Black and Latino students. more

Education

PCCY changes name to Children First: The Advocate for Kids

For 40 years Public Citizens for Children and Youth has put children first. Now, we’re making it official. As of now, PCCY’s name will formally be Children First. more

Education

Health

Social Innovations Journal course on new collective impact framework

The Social Innovations Journal will offer a new course on Collective Impact with a Justice and Equity Lens starting September 8th. more

Advocacy

Education

Workshops

City adds 700 new slots for Philly Pre-K program

The 2021-2022 school year will be the biggest yet for the program, which has served over 10,000 students since its inception in 2017. more

Education

Report: 2 in 3 third-graders in city not reading at grade level

The report showed that just 32% of third graders read on grade level, with stark gaps among racial groups and particularly low scores for English language learners and students with disabilities. more

Education

Reports

Looking For A Road Map As A Leader: The NELI Program

Leading your organization through recovery from the pandemic isn’t easy. We can help you find your way! more

Education

Workshops

MENTOR offers free virtual Trauma-Informed Mentoring Training

Join MENTOR Independence Region for a free virtual training and learn evidence-based mentoring strategies to support youth in developing resilience to cope with the effects of trauma. more

Education

Workshops

PEC's annual BELL Summit to focus on child homelessness

The theme of this year’s summit is Children Can’t Wait: How Pennsylvania Can Lead in Supporting Children Experiencing Homelessness. more

Basic Needs

Education

Workshops

Advocates call for using stimulus funds to expand teacher diversity

According to the Center for Reinventing Public Education, only 8% of 100 large and urban school districts in the nation are using stimulus funds to address increasing teacher diversity. more

Education