Youth United for Change Releases a Report on Pushed-Out Youth

Posted by Briana Pressey on Feb 18, 2011 in Blog

Philadelphia Inquirer:  Youth United for Change, a youth organizing group in Philadelphia, has released a new report- Pushed Out: Youth Voices on the Dropout Crisis in Philadelphia. Both researched and written by the students in YUC, the report examines personal, environmental, and systematic reasons for the dropout problem in district schools. RFA was pleased to provide research support and training to YUC with participatory action research. RFA commends YUC on its continuing efforts to have a positive impact on community and youth organizing through their passion for school reform.

To see more media coverage of the report:

http://www.philly.com/philly/news/breaking/20110217_Why_Philly_students_drop_out.html

http://www.philly.com/philly/education/20110218_Group_tackles_dropout_crisis.html

http://www.philly.com/philly/education/20110218_Survey_finds_reasons_Philadelphia_students_drop_out.html

http://www.myfoxphilly.com/dpp/news/local_news/report-details-why-kids-drop-out

http://www.phillytrib.com/tribune/newsheadlines/17582-students-report-on-dropout-causes.html

School District Projects Budget Gap of $400 Million Next Year

Posted by Briana Pressey on Feb 11, 2011 in Blog

Philadelphia Inquirer: Superintendent Arlene Ackerman announced yesterday that she anticipates a $400 million gap in the Philadelphia School District ‘s budget. These budget cuts are caused partially by the loss of $225 million in federal stimulus aid. The district acknowledges that the deficit could result in hiring freezes and layoffs. Ackerman, however, remains committed to her five-year Imagine 2014 plan that will rebuild underperforming schools in Philadelphia through the Renaissance Schools Initiative.