Great news for Charter Schools and Students!
PCPCS and Barton Gilman are thrilled to announce the return of PCPCS and Barton Gilman Essay and Picture Contest! In connection with Barton Gilman’s sponsorship of the 2021 PCPCS Annual Conference, we invite all charter school students to participate in this contest for a chance to attend the conference and introduce the keynote...
INNOVATION SPOTLIGHT: Souderton Charter School Collaborative
In the Fall of 2020, as many schools were still figuring out the logistics of educating in the era of coronavirus, many schools were beginning the year virtually. Not the Souderton Charter School Collaborative - from the first day of school in September, families and students were given the option to learn...
PCPCS Statement on the FY2022 PA Budget
HARRISBURG (June 28, 2021) – The following is a statement from Lenny McAllister, CEO of the Pennsylvania Coalition of Public Charter Schools (PCPCS), on the finalization of the FY2022 budget for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. “The Pennsylvania Coalition of Public Charter Schools thanks those in Harrisburg that crafted and finalized the...
Gillingham Charter School’s Executive Director Testifies Before a Joint Hearing in the PA House
This morning, Nicolle Hutchinson, the Executive Director of Gillingham Charter School and a member of the PCPCS Advisory Council, testified before a joint hearing held by the House Education and Human Services committees on the topic of student mental health. Nicolle shared the wrap-around services that Gillingham provides to every student...
PCPCS Denounces The Use Of Punitive Measures In Charter School Renewals
HARRISBURG (May 24, 2021) - The following is a statement from Lenny McAllister, CEO of the Pennsylvania Coalition of Public Charter Schools (PCPCS), on the School District of Philadelphia's charter renewal recommendations released today by its Charter School Office, as well as the use of "surrender clauses" in the District's...
MEDIA ADVISORY: Governor Wolf Continues his Attacks on PA Charter School Families
HARRISBURG (May 19, 2021) – Lenny McAllister, CEO of the Pennsylvania Coalition of Public Charter Schools (PCPCS), is available today to respond to Governor Wolf's unfair attacks on public charter schools and his efforts to limit educational choices for Pennsylvania families. Please contact Jess Hickernell at j.hickernell@pacharters.org to schedule an interview. In...
