Neighborhood Speak Outs on Philly School Closures

A lot of Philadelphia education groups are part of this initiative and so, I figured I'd spread the word via this forum. Last month the Philadelphia Coalition Advocating for Public Schools (PCAPS) held its first conference. Hundreds of parents, students, school staff and community members came together at Kensington CAPA High School to listen to one another and strategize about what our schools need most.

Since then hundreds of activists have begun circulating a community survey and organizing listening sessions to engage real people around real solutions for our schools. However, the School Reform Commission still has plans to announce the closing of 40 schools this year, despite the fact that it is wildly unpopular.  

Upcoming Town Hall Forums as we fight to keep our neighborhood schools open!

Northwest Education Town Hall
TUESDAY OCT. 30TH 6:30 P.M.
New Gethsemane Baptist Church
917 East Chelten Avenue

 

Southwest Education Town Hall
THURSDAY NOV 1st 6:00 P.M.
Meyers Recreation Center
5800 Chester Avenue

 

For more information call 215·839·3390 www.actionunited.orgTo RSVP go to http://www.eventbrite.com/event/4475753098
And while you're here, please take a moment to complete the PCAPS public education survey and help us develop a public education plan written by and for the real owners of Philadelphia's public schools