Statement on Events of January 6, 2021
(Note: the below is a reflection by Lenny McAllister on the events in Washington, DC on January 6, 2021, and is not to be taken to be an official position or statement of the Pennsylvania Coalition of Public Charter Schools as an organization nor is it intended to be a...
PCPCS Statement on the Passing of State Rep. Mike Reese
HARRISBURG (January 2, 2021) – The following is a statement from Lenny McAllister on behalf of the Pennsylvania Coalition of Public Charter Schools, on the passing of state Rep. Mike Reese (R-Westmoreland/Somerset): "It is with utter sadness and disbelief that we express our condolences to the family of Representative Mike Reese....
PCPCS Statement on Federal COVID Relief Package
HARRISBURG (December 22, 2020) – The following is a statement from Lenny McAllister, CEO of the Pennsylvania Coalition of Public Charter Schools (PCPCS), regarding the recent passage of new federal funding to address pandemic-related concerns for public schools. "We are pleased that Congress has passed a new COVID relief package. Many...
INNOVATION SPOTLIGHT: PA Distance Learning Charter School
Collaboration is at the center of the model for professional development at PA Distance Learning Charter School. School leaders are committed to developing their staff through a culture of personalized growth by celebrating collaboration, reflection, and sharing of best practices in teaching and learning. While various technical and content-specific trainings...
PCPCS NEWSLETTER: News from the Week of December 9 – 15
Click here to read the latest news from the Pennsylvania Coalition of Public Charter Schools.
ANNOUNCING THE RETURN OF THE ESSAY CONTEST!
Great news for Charter Schools and Students! PCPCS and Conrad O'Brien are thrilled to announce the return of PCPCS and Conrad O'Brien Essay Contest! Last year we were fortunate enough to welcome the winners of the First Annual Essay and Picture Contest at the Annual Conference, but like all things, we are...