Defenders of Public Education Speak at the April 20th SRC Meeting

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On April 20th, 2017 the Philadelphia School Reform Commission met for its bimonthly Budget Meeting..

This is testimony of parents, teachers and members of the  Alliance for Philadelphia Public Schools at the meeting

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Video of APPS member Lynda Rubin testifying at the April 20, 2017 SRC meeting.

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Video of teacher George Benzanis testifying at the April 20, 2017 SRC meeting.

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Video of APPS member Diane Payne testifying at the April 20, 2017 SRC meeting.

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Video of APPS member Lisa Haver testifying at the April 20, 2017 SRC meeting.

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Video of teacher Alan Foo testifying at the April 20, 2017 SRC meeting.

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Video of parent Robin Roberts testifying at the April 20, 2017 SRC meeting.

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Video of APPS member Karel Kilimnik testifying at the April 20, 2017 SRC meeting.

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Video of teacher Nichole Lepore-Jackson testifying at the April 20th SRC meeting.

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Video of APPS member Barbara Dowdall testifying at the April 20th SRC meeting.

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Comment by SRC Commissioner Bill Green about testimonies and the budget.

Bill Green

Author: appsphilly.net

The Alliance for Philadelphia Public Schools is a grass-roots organization of parents, community members, and school staff—including teachers, school nurses, librarians, counselors and safety staff—dedicated to the preservation of public schools. APPS is an independent organization with no political or union affiliation. We are entirely self-funded and do not take financial donations from outside sources. All members donate their time and receive no salary.