February 21, 2013
Learn about PICO's Campaign for Citizenship, and the call of people of faith for a swift, fair and direct path to citizenship for our neighbors and friends.
December 12, 2012
This downloadable guide is designed to help faith leaders talk with their congregations about the practical and moral consequences of the tax and spending decisions before Congress, including proposals that would make deep cuts to the safety net.
October 1, 2008
PICO affiliate Metro Organizations for People's second report on the state of student-based budgeting in Denver Public Schools looks at next steps towards more equitable distribution of district-funding.
March 24, 2008
Oakland Community Organizations has engaged in parent organizing for education reform for over ten years. This article from the journal New Directions for Youth Development, by OCO director Ron Snyder, details OCO's strategies, challenges, and accomplishments.
May 1, 2006
PICO affiliate Metro Organizations for People (MOP) looks at Denver Public Schools funding inequities and presents research on how weighted student funding could create a more transparent, equitable method for funding schools.
September 12, 2005
An analysis of how many children on Medicaid would be expected to lose coverage under the National Governors Association cost-sharing proposals before Congress
September 24, 2004
This short case study explains how Oakland Community Organizations organized parents and community leaders to create new schools that are outperforming comparable ones in the city.
April 1, 2004
Created for PICO's New Voices campaign, this paper describes the federal government role in public education and provides an overview of programs, policies and current issues. The paper also provides a short political analysis and concludes with a potential education policy agenda.
