Our History
CAPS was formed in 1995 by public school educators in Bucks and Montgomery counties. Our goal is to help the community understand the value and quality of public education.
Public education celebrations have been held in malls in both Bucks and Montgomery counties. They have showcased the academic, athletic and artistic talents of the students and staff in our public schools. These events have included and have been attended by thousands of local residents.
Community forums held in both counties, have given participants opportunities to discuss important public education issues such as charter schools, class size, standardized testing, school funding and more. Local, regional and national speakers have joined in these discussions to offer their thoughts and suggestions.
Legislative roundtables have given educational leaders, community members and legislators the ability to talk about the issues affecting public education. In these open and frank sessions, participants discussed the details behind major public education legislative issues and the importance of supporting and improving public education.
Television and radio spots, as well as newspaper ads, have highlighted the positive impact public education continues to have in our communities. From increased real estate values to talented graduates for the workforce, Bucks and Montgomery counties' public education successes have been spotlighted.
From building for Habitat for Humanity and answering phones for public radio and television fundraisers to collecting school supplies for children in need, CAPS' members continue to give back to their communities. Whether working in the schools and classrooms of Bucks and Montgomery county public schools, or joining students at WHYY to discuss the PBS series "Senior Year," CAPS members demonstrate that public education builds communities.
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CAPS members volunteer at Emerald Hollow Estates, a Habitat for Humanity of Bucks County site in Trumbauersville, Pa. Dozens of public school educators from across Bucks and Montgomery counties volunteered nearly 400 hours of combined service on behalf of CAPS to help build the homes.
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