Wissahickon Charter School Given Philadelphia Sustainability Award.
Posted June 11, 2008
Wissahickon Charter School was honored as a winner of the 2008 Philadelphia Sustainability Award, presented earlier this spring at the Philadelphia Flower Show.
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Charter Schools Grow Stronger In PA.
Posted April 28, 2008
More than a decade after charter schools became legal in Pennsylvania, it is safe to say the schools, once considered experimental and still sometimes controversial, are here to stay.
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House Education Committee Moves In Support Of Charter School Families:
Posted April 4, 2008
The House Education Committee today voted down a bill that could have shut down charter schools that are progressing toward improving test scores.
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PCCS Response to Pennsylvania House Bill 1833.
Posted April 1, 2008
PCCS President, Lawrence F. Jones, Jr., replies with a letter to all Pennsylvania House of Representatives Education Committee members in response to HB 1833.
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Schools That Attended The First ERIP in Philadelphia:
Posted November 12, 2007
PCCS Executive Director, Timothy H. Daniels, Ed.D, comments on the first ERIP in Philadelphia.
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PCCS Response to Pennsylvania Auditor General Report.
Posted June 29, 2007
PCCS President, Lawrence F. Jones, Jr., replies with a letter to all Pennsylvania Legislators in response to a recent report from the Auditor General of Pennsylvania.
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Pennsylvania's Eleven Public Cyber Charter Schools Met 42 Of 45 AYP Academic Performance Targets.
Posted June 11, 2007
Whether or not a school makes the federally-mandated Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) mark does not give a complete account of the school's overall academic performance. Yet opponents of Pennsylvania's cyber charter schools have charged that these public schools are academic failures based solely on this single overall AYP mark.
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On Cyber School Reform, The Devil Is In The Details.
Posted June 5, 2007
A reply from Dr. Timothy Daniels in response to the PSBA's allegations that Pennsylvania's Cyber Charter Schools are overreacting to legislation that would destroy Pennsylvania's leadership position in cyber education.
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Senator Pileggi Wins "Trailblazer Award" for Support of Charter Schools
Posted May 12, 2007
Senate Majority Leader Dominic Pileggi (R-Delaware) recently received the 2007 Trailblazer Award from the Pennsylvania Coalition of Charter Schools. The Trailblazer Award is presented each year to a leader in the charter school movement, according to PCCS.
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PCCS Co-Sponsors The 2007 PAEE Conference In Wilkes-Barre, April 12 through April 15
Posted February 22, 2007
PCCS is proud to serve as a cosponsor of the 2007 Pennsylvania Association of Environmental Educators Conference to be held in Wilkes-Barre, April 12-15! PAEE is reaching out to environmental educators, classroom teachers, school administrators, and everyone who knows that children need the outdoors and natural areas for playing and learning.
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PCCS User IDs & Passwords and User Account Management on the PCCS Web Site
Posted February 9, 2007
Your PCCS User ID and Password will grant you access to the Members Only section on the PCCS web site. It will also allow you to register for the upcoming annual conference at significantly discounted rates. This information is provided to answer any questions that you may have with regard to obtaining a new PCCS user account and the management of those accounts.
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Bethlehem Charter School Meets Progress Standards
Posted October 22, 2006
Peggy Hogan can remember how behind her third-grade students were last year, some not knowing their letters or how to sound out words. One student couldn't spell his name. Yet it was Hogan's and Michele Miskho's students who surprised everyone on the state's standardized test this year.
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PCCS "Start a Charter School" Workshop
Posted August 9, 2006
To help planning grant recipients and any group that may be interested in starting a charter school, the Pennsylvania Coalition of Charter Schools is hosting the annual "Start a Charter School" Workshop on Wednesday, August 23rd at Drexel University's Pearlstein Center, Room 205 from 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM.
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Cyber Charter Schools Give Lehigh Valley Families School Choice
Posted July 30, 2006
On Saturday, August 5th from 10 A.M. to 5 P.M., the Pennsylvania Coalition of Charter Schools will present the "2006 Cyber Charter School Expo and Enrollment Fair" at the Lehigh Valley Mall.
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Charters Become Safety Net For Parents And Children
Posted July 10, 2006
On Sunday, June 11, 2006, The Philadelphia Inquirer published an article that shows families see charter schools as safer communities of learning.
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Pennsylvania's Charter Schools celebrate National Charter School Week
Posted May 17, 2006
During the week of May 1-7, 2006, Pennsylvania's charter school students, teachers, staff, and families will celebrate National Charter School Week. This year's theme is "Charter Public Schools Making their Impact".
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Philadelphia City Council awards PCCS with a Citation recognizing Philadelphia Charter Schools
Posted May 17, 2006
Philadelphia City Council awarded the Pennsylvania Coalition of Charter Schools a Citation recognizing Philadelphia charter schools during National Charter School Week. Philadelphia is home to 54 of Pennsylvania's 117 charter schools.
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Nation's Only Charter School For The Autistic Prepares Students For The Working World
Posted April 27, 2006
Over 1.5 million Americans are diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder, a brain difference that affects how one thinks, communicates, and interacts with others. Established in 2000 through an effort of many parents, professionals, the Autism Society of Pittsburgh, and the Autism Society of Westmoreland County, the Spectrum Charter School educates autistic students with learning challenges including autism spectrum disorders between the ages of 13-21 from fourteen neighboring school districts.
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Congratulations To The Prep Charter CHAMPS!
Posted April 18, 2006
The Preparatory Charter School in Philadelphia holds the distinction of being the first charter school to win the PIAA Class AA boys' basketball state championship. See photographs of the Prep Charter Huskies being honored at a multi-school celebration for Philadelphia School District athletic and academic champs.
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City High Charter School To Celebrate First Graduating Class
Posted April 10, 2006
On June 24, 2006, City Charter High School will graduate its first senior class during a ceremony at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall in Pittsburgh. These 100 seniors are each a testimony to the success of school choice and City Charter High School's model of education.
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Nittany Valley Charter School Offers Small Learning Environment In The Midst Of Pennsylvania's Largest Academic Community
Posted March 1, 2006
It's not uncommon for students feel lost or forgotten in the shuffle of a large school district. While some youngsters easily adjust to the hustle and bustle, others have a greater challenge. This could be for a variety of reasons such as a need for individualized attention or a need to be placed in an environment that allows the student to grow beyond structure of a large class. While private schools often provide an excellent alternative to public education, most families cannot afford the high cost of tuition.
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Pennsylvania Coaliton Of Charter Schools Applauds Senate Confirmation Of Gerald Zahorchak For Secretary Of Education
Posted February 8, 2006
West Chester, Pa., Feb 8, 2006... The Pennsylvania Coalition of Charter Schools (PCCS) is pleased that the Pennsylvania Senate has confirmed Dr. Gerald Zahorchak's as Pennsylvania Secretary of Education.
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Pennsylvania's First Charter School Provides Compassionate Alternative Education For At-Risk Students
Posted December 22, 2005
In a society that strives to leave no child behind, success is typically measured by test scores. But what of the students who have been left behind because of mistakes, bad choices, or situations beyond their control? For many at-risk students, each day in itself is a test—a test that sometimes means just making it through the day without getting into trouble. And doing so requires the helping hand of compassionate people who care about students.
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Charter School Teaches Real World Concepts Through Project-Based Education
Posted December 22, 2005
The middle school years are a time of challenge for most adolescents…and the instructors who teach them. Young teens and older “tweens” experience a number of distractions on a daily basis. Staying focused and keeping interested can also be a challenge—particularly when it comes to schoolwork. But a State College –based charter school has discovered the secret in getting students excited about learning and keeping them engaged throughout their academic journeys.
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Pennsylvania-based Charter High School Breaks the Ice with Nation's first Academic Figure Skating Program
Posted December 21, 2005
While many teens see high school as an endless journey, students at the Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Performing Arts (LVPA) are literally skating their way toward graduation. This fall marked the initiation of LVPA's Figure Skating Program—the first academic and artistic figure skating program in the United States offered by a public high school.
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Bucks County Charter School Provides Strong Elementary Education through Montessori Methods
Posted December 11, 2005
So how does a school ensure students' happiness while providing a quality education? A Bucks County charter school found the answer lies in giving students freedom to work at their own pace, providing ample individualized attention, and allowing each child to build upon his or her own successes.
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MaST Charter School Charts Unique Learning Pathway
Posted November 11, 2005
Pennsylvania is the fastest growing charter school state in the Northeast. Although still a relatively new concept, 114 charter schools have taken root throughout the Commonwealth and a number of others are sprouting on the horizon. But will these schools stand the test of time?
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PCCS's Statement on Nomination of Gerald Zahorchak for Secretary of Education
Posted October 31, 2005
The Pennsylvania Coalition of Charter Schools (PCCS) supports the nomination of Gerald Zahorchak for Pennsylvania Secretary of Education.
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Statewide Poll Reveals Widespread Support for Charter Public Schools
Posted October 17, 2005
The Pennsylvania Coalition of Charter Schools (PCCS) recently engaged Susquehanna Polling & Research to conduct a statewide survey to gauge voters' opinions of charter schools. Existing in Pennsylvania for less than a decade, charter schools are a relatively new concept in the Commonwealth's system of education. However, survey results show Pennsylvanians embrace charter public schools and would like to see greater availability of charter public schools.
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PCCS Releases Cyber School White Paper
Posted October 1, 2005
"Getting To Know Pennsylvania's Cyber Charter Schools". Recently Published White Paper Unveils the "Mystery" behind Public Education's Latest Innovation.
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Career Connections Charter High School Provides Advanced Entrepreneurial Training for Students
Posted September 30, 2005
Nation's only career development oriented charter school prepares students for management or ownership level positions upon graduation
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Lincoln Charter School Donates to Katrina Victims
Posted September 21, 2005
Students, staff, and board members at the Lincoln Charter School in York, PA have raised $4,000 to help victims of Hurricane Katrina. The money was collected during a dress-down day where students paid to wear casual clothes rather than their required uniforms. Some students went over and above by going door-to-door in their neighborhoods, asking friends, neighbors, and families to contribute.
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Sylvan Heights Charter School Lays Foundations for Science-Based Careers
Posted September 20, 2005
While federal laws have been established to ensure that workers are hired, retained, and promoted without regard to race and ethnic origin, a visible disparity in high-tech occupations remains. And although many companies have gone beyond federals laws by establishing policies that promote workplace diversity, minority representation in many high paying jobs is still lacking. One reason for this gap could be the lack of educational opportunity in early childhood education within some city school systems.
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