Leadership

Power shapes policy

We develop the people who decide Philadelphia's education future

Policy

We fight for policies that strengthen public schools

Philadelphia's schools depend on decisions made in rooms across the city. PGPS sits at those tables, pushing for the policies our students actually need.

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Engagement

We sit at the table

Active presence where decisions get made

Legislative

Published agenda updated each year

PGPS releases an annual legislative agenda grounded in student needs

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Board and budget hearings matter

We show up at every critical meeting

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Intermediate unit advocacy drives change

We push for better service infrastructure

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Forums

Public conversations shape the future

We host hearings on funding and school governance

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Fellowship

Train the next generation of leaders

Philadelphia needs education champions in every room where decisions get made. We prepare them for the work ahead.

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What the fellowship includes

Cohort-based learning for aspiring leaders

History

Deep grounding in Philadelphia's education story

We teach the history that shapes today's decisions

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Policy literacy and real advocacy work

Hands-on training in how policy actually works

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Pathways to run, appoint, or lead

Preparation for office, appointment, or staff roles

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Network

A growing community of education leaders

You'll join a network shaping Philadelphia's future

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Voters

Know where candidates stand on schools

Elections matter. Voters deserve to know what candidates believe about public education before they cast a ballot.

Questionnaire covers Board of Education, City Council, and mayoral races

Responses published in plain language across all neighborhoods

Nonpartisan tool designed to inform, not endorse

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Elections

Voters need real answers

We make education a central issue in every race

Questionnaire

Candidates answer on education policy

Board, Council, and mayoral candidates respond to our questions

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Plain language responses reach every neighborhood

No jargon. No spin. Just where they stand

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Nonpartisan tool for informed voting

We inform voters. We don't pick winners

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Distribution

Information available across all formats

Digital, print, and community channels citywide

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Join the movement

We're building a network of education leaders ready to shape Philadelphia's future

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