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Pittsburgh
Council on Public Education
Mission
The
Pittsburgh Council on Public Education (PCPE) is an independent,
citywide citizen voice working to ensure that every child receives
the highest quality public education. We provide information on
key education issues, and work with parents, students, and community
members to assume leadership roles in their schools.
Vision
The Pittsburgh Council on Public Education
envisions a united community of parents and citizens who are knowledgeable
about education issues and who together create equitable, accessible,
and high quality public schools that produce educated citizens
who are confident in their ability to learn and to achieve their
highest potential throughout their lives.
Core
Beliefs
- All
children are entitled to free and equal access to quality public
education that responds to the diverse needs of individuals
and families;
- Every
community has assets that can be tapped to support schools and
students;
- Parents
and community members must be involved in decisions regarding
student education and achievement;
- Collaboration
must be central in all initiatives that carry forward each public
school's mission;
- Grassroots
organizing remains a primary vehicle for the engagement of parents
and community members in addressing the racial and economic
achievement gap;
- Outreach
and support efforts must be targeted to parent leaders to energize
and empower them in their work;
- Reducing
school violence and decreasing bigotry demands exploring new
approaches to building a greater sense of tolerance and community.
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