PHL Public Schools Crisis

There are five facts that support the case for investing in great schools.

 

1.) Children benefit tremendously from great schooling, as great schools improve learning, decrease the number of drop-outs, and increase the likelihood of children going on to further education and work.

 

2.) Families deserve equitable investments across all schools, particularly given regressive taxation policies.

 

3.) Great schools support and sustain neighborhoods, providing essential “social capital” that counters the adverse effects of blight and poverty.

 

4.) Great schools will contribute meaningfully to Philadelphia’s and Pennsylvania’s economy.

 

5.) Great schools contribute to the recruitment and maintenance of a high quality workforce.

 

 

 

http://philasd.org/announcements/actionplan/financial-supplement.pdf