PRINTER'S NO. 1018
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No.
198
Session of
2015
INTRODUCED BY D. COSTA, READSHAW, WHEELAND, COHEN, THOMAS,
DeLUCA, FARINA, DiGIROLAMO, HARHART, BISHOP, MILLARD, KINSEY,
ROZZI, DERMODY, CONKLIN, DONATUCCI, V. BROWN, FRANKEL,
C. PARKER, McNEILL, CALTAGIRONE, SAYLOR, MURT, MAHONEY,
DEASY, GIBBONS AND GILLEN, MARCH 26, 2015
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35,
MARCH 26, 2015
A RESOLUTION
Honoring A+ Schools on its 10th anniversary and recognizing its
dedication and commitment to the community and the quality of
education and equity in the Pittsburgh Public Schools.
WHEREAS, A+ Schools was founded in 2004 as an independent,
nonprofit community advocate for improved student achievement in
the Pittsburgh Public Schools; and
WHEREAS, Since 2004, A+ Schools has served as a community
force advancing the highest educational achievement for every
student in Pittsburgh Public Schools; and
WHEREAS, A+ Schools provides oversight and ensures
accountability at all of the public schools in Pittsburgh; and
WHEREAS, A+ Schools strives to mobilize the community,
including students, parents, the general public, school
administrators, teachers and public officials through their
School Works, TeenBloc and Parent Nation programs; and
WHEREAS, As an independent advocate for improvement in public
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education, A+ Schools serves as a resource for facts, evidence,
best practices and research, with focus on equitable outcomes
for all students; and
WHEREAS, A+ Schools inspires community action by utilizing
the data it generates through its work to create political
pressure that influences policy and creates change to improve
our schools; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives honor A+ Schools
on its 10th anniversary and recognize its dedication and
commitment to the community and the quality of education and
equity in the Pittsburgh Public Schools; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to A+
Schools, 1901 Centre Avenue, Suite 302 A, Pittsburgh, PA 15219.
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