Paul Prescod discusses State Senate campaign, importance of public education with Penn Dems

During the event, Prescod discussed his experiences in Philadelphia schools, speaking about issues of mold, lead, and asbestos, as well as problems with funding for support staff and after-school programs. “I do not think you have to be a teacher to realize that we are in a  really deep crisis,” Prescod said. “There has to be a public commitment  to public schools.” Penn has historically not paid PILOTs,  or Payments in Lieu of Taxes, which would support the Philadelphia  public school system.