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PCE is a non-partisan, 501c3 non-profit that serves as the central point of advocacy, communications, and community building for Philadelphia’s charter sector.
Philadelphia, PA
Joined April 2019
Families are making their choice clear! Public charter school enrollment has increased by nearly 400,000 students over the past 5 years—see what this means for the future of public education in our latest report 👇
publiccharters.org
A new report examines enrollment trends over the last five school years (2019-2024), focusing on the contrasting patterns between charter schools and district public schools.
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#BMEC2024 We see you!
“You have this awesome privilege and responsibility.. the mind of children is a blank slate you have the role of filling” @PhillyMayor to the packed room of Black educators #bmec2024 @CenterBlackEd
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The difference between training teachers and educating them, as explained by Dr. Gloria Ladson-Billings
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Today, #MemphisStreetAcademy hosted the 2nd stop on the Philadelphia Safety Tour! The #MSA cheer team welcomed youth advocate Shania Bennett from @PhillyMayor’s office, who shared valuable resources to reduce gun violence in schools. Together, we can create safer communities!
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To address Philly's teacher diversity - and early-career teacher retention problems - a new analysis from a citywide talent coalition recommends a suite of fixes including boosting pay. Story, w/implications for #PHLed teachers in a contract year:
inquirer.com
An analysis released Wednesday by Philadelphia Citywide Talent Coalition tackles issues of diversity and effectiveness in the Philadelphia School District and charter schools.
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Congratulations on the successful launch of the Latino Charter School Coalition. PCE joins with you in advocacy for schools of excellence serving all students across this city!
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Yesterday, the SDP Charter Schools Office brought school leaders together in person. This collaborative community was centered on the success of students, working together to highlight and strengthen Philadelphia's public schools. #CharterSchoolsArePublicSchools
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In cities with school choice, low-income kids catching up to wealthier peers
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The five charters in this ''pilot" were tapped because they have been doing this already for years! Many Charters have community models that serve beyond the school day. Let's hope the district can follow their lead. https://t.co/MolafGrlfq
inquirer.com
An extended-day, extended-year pilot, which is costing the city $24 million, is serving 2,555 students in aftercare programs across the 20 district schools -- up from 1,435 students last year
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This week, 24 public charter schools were honored as 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools by the U.S. Department of Education! We're so proud of the charter schools setting a high standard of excellence everyday! https://t.co/lcnIdQNTGX
publiccharters.org
This week, the U.S. Department of Education recognized 356 schools as 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools, 24 of which are public charter schools.
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📢We are just 24 days away from the 2024 K-12 Philly School Fair! Here's what you need to know about this year's biggest school selection event for grades K-12. Get your free tickets at https://t.co/bLYsOjdN21.
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Cherelle Parker talks Philly education, year-round school
whyy.org
“None of my lifetime opportunities come without having access to education and it's the great equalizer,” Parker said.
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I just thanked my legislators for prioritizing PA's teacher pipeline. Join me and the #PANeedsTeachers coalition and tell YOUR senator and representative THANK YOU.
p2a.co
I just thanked my legislators for prioritizing PA's teacher pipeline. Join me and the #PANeedsTeachers coalition and tell YOUR senator and representative THANK YOU. http://p2a.co/8P5HGmx
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Math, Civics, Sciences CS closure announcement is disheartening.
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The long-awaited report examining whether #PHLed operates with bias against Black-led charters is out. Story:
inquirer.com
There were no "intentional acts of racial discrimination or bias" in charter authorizing, a long-awaited report said, but investigators found other issues.
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