Video by Media Mobilizing Project, featuring Mirna of JUNTOS
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We are parents and students, relatives and community members. We come together to work for better public schools in our neighborhoods. We believe that our voices matter, and our accomplishments show that they do.
We're all members of community or youth organizing groups. Each of our groups works in particular neighborhoods and schools. We join together on common concerns, and out of a belief that this is our city, and these are our schools.
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Roland Ferguson, a parent and member of ACTION United, testifies before Philadelphia's City Council (accompanied by his daughter).
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Youth United for Change member Michael Foster speaks at a press conference about school discipline and climate. SEE ARTICLE.
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ACTION United members travelled to DC with other CEPS members to promote their Sustainable Success Model for schools.
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ACTION United members travelled to DC with other CEPS members to promote their Sustainable Success Model for schools.
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An acrobat performs for students and community members at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new West Philadelphia High School building. CLICK FOR NEWS STORY
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JUNTOS and SEAMAAC parents plan a visit to an immigrant friendly school
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JUNTOS and SEAMAAC parents plan a visit to an immigrant friendly school
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YUC members offer student perspective on why teachers are leaving Philadelphia high schools at ACTION United meeting.
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Youth United for Change members plan meeting with police
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ACTION UNITED members and supporters meet to demand answers on getting more experienced teachers in high poverty schools
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Youth United for Change marches at Kensington High in 2008
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SEPA First Suburbs , in collaboration with Good Schools Pennsylvania, holds its first fundraiser in Landsdowne
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Philadelphia Student Union members lead a march of 2000 during the Campaign for Nonviolent Schools' 'Fund Schools, Not Prisons' mobilization.
News & Recent Activities
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Our Priorities
Our City - Our Schools is a call to action from the parents, students, teachers, and advocates on the front lines of public education in Philadelphia.
Upcoming Events
Tue, May 15, 2012 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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for all dates and locations
Tue, May 22, 2012 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Bright Hope Baptist Church
1601 N. 12th St.
Get Involved
Philly has a variety of youth and adult groups that welcome new members. We can help you find a group in your school or neighborhood.
Fast Facts
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Of Philadelphia's highest-poverty schools, 35% had new principals in 2011-12 (vs. 15% of lowest-poverty schools).
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Principals at Philadelphia's highest-poverty schools leave their schools, on average, after only 3.5 years.
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Only 45% of Black males in Philadelphia graduate high school within 4 years.
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Only 43% of Latino males in Philadelphia graduate high school within 4 years.
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The number of inexperienced teachers in Philly schools almost doubled between 2008-09 and 2009-10.
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“Only 57% of Philadelphia high school students graduate in 4 years and only 63% graduate within 6 years.”
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Only a quarter of Philadelphia youth in foster care graduate high school.
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Only 10% of youth returning to Philadelphia schools from the juvenile justice system graduate high school.
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Estimated cost to the city of each high school dropout: $319,000 over their lifetime.
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In 2008-09, nearly 3,000 students were arrested in Philadelphia schools.
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Philadelphia schools have more police and security officers than guidance counselors or nurses.
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Students with disabilities are more than twice as likely to be suspended than other students.
