Comments for WeArePCAPS http://wearepcaps.org Philly Coalition Advocating for Public Schools Sat, 18 May 2013 16:15:48 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ Comment on Yesterday’s Student Walkout by Ellen Kenney http://wearepcaps.org/2013/05/18/yesterdays-student-walkout/comment-page-1/#comment-766 Sat, 18 May 2013 16:15:48 +0000 http://wearepcaps.org/?p=1073#comment-766 The activism shown by these students is proof that public education works and needs continued support. Horace Mann would roll over in his grave if he could see how politicians are dismantling public education and recreating the division between rich and poor that he sought to eradicate.

]]> Comment on Come out to the Curriculum Fair and Citywide Summit by Vanessa Miller http://wearepcaps.org/2013/05/03/come-out-to-the-curriculum-fair-and-citywide-summitt/comment-page-1/#comment-721 Fri, 03 May 2013 17:47:58 +0000 http://wearepcaps.org/?p=1012#comment-721 I hope myths are dismantled and the introduction and engagement of correct information is given in book like fashion .. beginning, middle and end form .. Leaving nothing dangling in the wind unfinished .. No faking the game .. No cronyism unless to expose it’s presence and how it’s to be challenged .. No passive aggressive displays .. out of respect if you do not know send the student to someone that does .. I really do hope these considerations are already built into the core purpose in having this event .. To empower the student to defend, protect and correctly challenge the methodology of oppression and the meaning of undue burden .. The delivery of life skills acquired through public education and it’s theoretical or practical understanding of a subject based upon facts and quality information .. Learning is an natural resource it should never be infringed upon .. by politics and politicians acting against the public’s benefit .. which includes each and every child on their watch .. Q&A : If the structure of the school building is safe .. why evacuate ? .. Isn’t what’s being taught .. inside and to the schools and the absense of funding the issue ? .. So why the evacuattons ? .. Why is money being taken out of public schools in suport of charter schools knowing public schools can’t afford it ? If the money is to follow the child and the child and the childs family wants to stay at their current public school .. why the evacuations ? .. According to FBI Special Agent Patrick Bohrer .. hen asked where do you find public corruption ? .. He answered .. Just about everywhere—at the federal, state, and local levels througout the country..see FBI Public Corrption Press Room 03/26/10 .. We advocate for our children and must challenge those who won’t .

Thank you
Ms. Vanessa Miller

]]> Comment on PCAPS statement on school budget crisis by PCAPS statement on school budget crisis ← NPE News Briefs http://wearepcaps.org/2013/04/29/pcaps-statement-on-school-budget-crisis/comment-page-1/#comment-716 Thu, 02 May 2013 11:34:13 +0000 http://wearepcaps.org/?p=1006#comment-716 [...] Click here for the entire statement. [...]

]]> Comment on Full House at PCAPS General Assembly by Rose Lentz http://wearepcaps.org/2013/04/18/full-house-at-pcaps-general-assembly/comment-page-1/#comment-696 Thu, 25 Apr 2013 02:54:19 +0000 http://wearepcaps.org/?p=957#comment-696 Onward and forward we go!

]]> Comment on Community Schools Task Force by Dan Harvester http://wearepcaps.org/community-schools-task-force/comment-page-1/#comment-693 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 20:29:42 +0000 http://wearepcaps.org/?page_id=975#comment-693 I can’t make it because I work 9 to 5 but this is a great initiative and you have my full-fledged support.

]]> Comment on Full House at PCAPS General Assembly by Dee Phillips http://wearepcaps.org/2013/04/18/full-house-at-pcaps-general-assembly/comment-page-1/#comment-678 Thu, 18 Apr 2013 15:33:43 +0000 http://wearepcaps.org/?p=957#comment-678 we’re still on the move

]]> Comment on Community Education Plan by Pennsylvania Education Crisis Highlights – April 17th, 2013 ← NPE News Briefs http://wearepcaps.org/community-education-plan/comment-page-1/#comment-676 Thu, 18 Apr 2013 01:21:12 +0000 http://wearepcaps.org/?page_id=345#comment-676 [...] there is an alternative plan: The Philadelphia Community Education Plan: Excellent Schools for All Children. Produced by the Philadelphia Coalition Advocating for Public Schools (PCAPS), this plan provides [...]

]]> Comment on PCAPS in the News: ‘We’re not giving up,’ foes of Philly school closings say” by Tracey Winters (@ILHandy2) http://wearepcaps.org/2013/03/22/pcaps-in-the-news-5/comment-page-1/#comment-510 Fri, 22 Mar 2013 15:38:58 +0000 http://wearepcaps.org/?p=938#comment-510 Before long we will all be home schooling our children!

]]> Comment on Community Education Plan by This Week with the Federation, 3/18-3/22 | FSFCCP Blog http://wearepcaps.org/community-education-plan/comment-page-1/#comment-471 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 16:40:40 +0000 http://wearepcaps.org/?page_id=345#comment-471 [...] Rep Council Votes to Join PCAPS The Federation’s Representative Council has voted to join the Philadelphia Coalition Advocating for Public Schools (PCAPS), a group that has been working to promote a positive alternative to the school closings and attacks on school-employee working conditions promoted by the School District and the School Reform Commission. A summary of their plan for community-led education is available at: http://wearepcaps.org/community-education-plan. [...]

]]> Comment on Wall Street Bullish on Philly School Closings by Tracey Winters (@ILHandy2) http://wearepcaps.org/2013/03/15/wall-street-bullish-on-philly-school-closings/comment-page-1/#comment-470 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 15:37:15 +0000 http://wearepcaps.org/?p=927#comment-470 Its all about profit, to hell with educating our children, sad!

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