Tuesday, Februrary 19, 6pm Table Talk “Funding Public Education” How can we create excellent public schools in Pennsylvania? Adequate and equitable funding is key. Ninety-Five percent of school districts across the state are under-funded because Pennsylvania relies heavily on local property taxes. How much does it really cost to educate our students? What would a good funding system look like and how do we make it happen? Carol Fixman, Director of Philadelphia Education Fund, will moderate a panel of presenters including Brian Armstead of the Philadelphia Education Fund, Baruch Kintisch of the Education Law Center, Janis Risch of Good Schools Pennsylvania, Shelly Yanoff of Public Citizens for Children and Youth, and Michael Churchill of Public Interest Law Center of Philadelphia. * * * * * * * Table Talk Reservations Table Talks at 6pm include a three course dinner, followed by speaker and discussion from 7:30-9pm. $35 per person, includes tax and gratuity. Cash bar. Senior citizens (over 65) and full-time students $25 with advance notification. Student Stand By Policy: Students can call (215) 386-9224 between 4 - 5:30pm on event days for available seating at 6pm for dinner ($15) or to attend the discussion only at 7:30 (free). Please call (215) 386-9224 for reservations before sending payment. Advance payment required by giving a credit card over the phone or sending a check. Single reservations are welcome at Table Talks where you'll be seated at a group table. Vegetarian dishes are always offered. Return to Table Talk Listings

Return to Events Listings White Dog Cafe 3420 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (215) 386-9224