PHILADELPHIA, PA -- With reports of a massive teacher exodus and confusing decisions by the Governor and the School Reform Commission, Congressman Chaka Fattah (D-PA) today asked for city teachers to remain calm and not to leave our schools.

“Nothing is more important for a child’s education that a good, qualified teacher,” said Congressman Fattah.  “I am urging Philadelphia school teachers and administrators not to give up.  Our children need you.”