We are calling on Governor Corbett to adequately fund public schools. We also urge Mayor Nutter and City Council to work with the community and demand accountability, transparency and responsible administration for Philadelphia’s charter schools.
Why is this important?
Governor Corbett forced the closing of dozens of Philadelphia schools by slashing over $1 billion from education funding. Now Governor Corbett says privatization through charter schools is the only answer to the education problem that he created.
As more and more public money goes to charter schools, tax payers deserve to know if their education dollars are being well-spent. Unfortunately, charter schools do not have the same level of accountability and transparency that public schools have. Schools should be in the business of teaching our kids, not making corporate profits. It’s time to level the playing field and hold charter schools accountable.
Philadelphia cannot afford another avoidable education crisis courtesy of the Corbett administration.
