Parents United for Public Education

The OG of Philly Public School Advocates. Parent-led citywide organization focused on engaging parents on issues of quality, justice & equity in public schools.

[@akirarodriguez.bsky.social 🦋 @AkiraDrake]

Very excited to finally share my article on reparative-advocacy planning in Philadelphia public schools! This article would not have been possible without all the support of organizers, parents, teachers, and staff in Philadelphia including @OCOSPhilly @WPCNS @ParentsUnitePHL

[West Philly Schools @WPCNS]

Please join us in urging City Council to approve Mayor Parker’s nominations of Wilkerson and Streater to the School Board. Our children deserve high quality schools, whether charter or traditional. https://t.co/ex2msP8aVt @CouncilmemberJG @CMThomasPHL @CouncilwomanKGR

[Parents United for Public Education @ParentsUnitePHL]

It was a joyous event! So excited to keep building parent power and joy together.

[Superintendent Dr. Tony B. Watlington Sr. @watlington_sr]

It was wonderful to connect with parents at the 2024 Parent Summit: Igniting the Joy! This event aimed to share ideas, educate, and empower parents while fostering meaningful connections. Together, we're building a strong partnership dedicated to transforming our schools. #PHLED

[@akirarodriguez.bsky.social 🦋 @AkiraDrake]

I am very excited to be organizing a Peoples School Facilities Planning Retreat with Philadelphia organizations and staffers from elected offices across the state next Thursday.

[Philly HSCouncil @PhilaHSCouncil]

@ParentsUnitePHL @OCOSphl @Vamos_Juntos_ @HelenGymAtLarge @KendraPHL As we express our gratitude to our Home and School Officers and High School Seniors we must never forget those individuals who are committed to restorative justice, equity and equality in education, improving the life for our children and families,

[West Philly Schools @WPCNS]

As grateful as we are for recent school-level facilities victories, Philly schools desperately need systematic and equitable investment, and that can only come from true community engagement. Thank you @PhilaHSCouncil and @ParentsUnitePHL for this. https://t.co/tao9YS64UK

[@akirarodriguez.bsky.social 🦋 @AkiraDrake]

New facilities plan could be cutting out voices - by Shakeda Gaines of @Phila_HSC and Laurie Mazer of @ParentsUnitePHL https://t.co/UtZb1XO6zn via @phillytrib

[RacialJusticePhilly @Philly_RJ]

Another bomb was dropped on #PhlEd this week: school budgets were released to principals. They are awful. Parents: your principal must show and discuss. Get ready for a fight. @GainesPresident @ParentsUnitePHL @SoniaMRosen @sally_oh_brien @Teacherishx @stephstephking

[@akirarodriguez.bsky.social 🦋 @AkiraDrake]

New work by @erikakitzmiller and me on the racist history of Philly school buildings! @PFTLocal3 @CTULocal1 @ParentsUnitePHL @APPSphilly
The Racialized History of Philadelphia's Toxic Public Schools https://t.co/yLCZMGbsZP via @UrbanHistoryA

[Parents United for Public Education @ParentsUnitePHL]

We’ve gotten media requests for parents who want to talk about discontent with COVID-related school shifts to virtual learning and how it is impacting their politics. All that does is show us (again) who these outlets are NOT speaking to in our communities. Willfully ignorant.

[Parents United for Public Education @ParentsUnitePHL]

Check the list to see if your children are virtual next week (initial list, they say it’ll be updated Sunday by 4pm). #phlEd https://t.co/ONZG6Sx5eC

[Parents United for Public Education @ParentsUnitePHL]

@FixMallory @Haver_Lisa @PHLschoolboard @APPSphilly @Philly_RJ Is it hybrid for the board and staff as well? Or all board and staff are in person, hybrid option is only for the public (speakers)?

[Parents United for Public Education @ParentsUnitePHL]

@FixMallory @Janet_McH @PHLschoolboard

[RacialJusticePhilly @Philly_RJ]

But @PolicyLabCHOP says it's all fine. No big deal, #PhlEd

[Parents United for Public Education @ParentsUnitePHL]

@Philly_RJ @PolicyLabCHOP “She encouraged people who are feeling sick to stay home and away from others.” Unless in a school in which case they should go if symptoms are “resolving,” whatever that means??? They have to stop talking from both sides of their mouths if they want to be believable.

[Lisa Haver (haver-lisa.bsky.social) @Haver_Lisa]

Remote Action Mtg of @PHLschoolboard Jan 27. Board members can comment from home about why they continue to have large #s of children and staff in unventilated classrooms and hallways @APPSphilly @Philly_RJ @ParentsUnitePHL https://t.co/gcuOHXn6Ha

[Parents United for Public Education @ParentsUnitePHL]

@venisew Truancy conversations start at 6 absences and referrals at 10+, those are the thresholds. Depending on number of absences so far, you might be able to do a handwritten sick note to have it excused. It is tricky for sure.

[Parents United for Public Education @ParentsUnitePHL]

Caregivers, if you are uncertain about sending your child to school tomorrow and you have the ability to keep them home, do it and don’t feel any guilt about it. Attendance is not important. Health and safety are important. #PHLed

[Parents United for Public Education @ParentsUnitePHL]

No surprises but deep disappointment in the abject failure to lead and lack of accountability. Always behind, always causing unnecessary turmoil and stress. #phlEd

[Philadelphia Schools @PHLschools]

77 SDP schools will temporarily shift to 100% virtual learning January 4 through at least January 7, 2022. All other District-led schools will be open for in-person learning. Visit https://t.co/Mj4UcWC7Bm for more details.

[Parents United for Public Education @ParentsUnitePHL]

This is shameful and it’s still happening because there is zero accountability. #PhlEd

[Just Call Me The Queen @GainesPresident]

Oh and this is still happening in schools.... At the same damn time!!

Children were pushed to the 3rd floor and having to use the auditorium as a classroom.
Two 8th grade classes were put in one room to take attandence right before the Holiday Break #FellElementary

[Just Call Me The Queen @GainesPresident]

Yes!!! To all of this.
@RheaEPowell
Thank you! 😊
@PhilaHSCouncil @ParentsUnitePHL https://t.co/I7ahvho91i