Figuring out the various types of schools in Philadelphia can be complicated for newcomers and longtime residents alike. Whether public or private, each type of school has the goal of student success in mind, although the [continue reading…]
[vimeo 80776295] It’s no secret that the School District of Philadelphia has fallen on hard times. The district has to work with the budget it has set and because of this budget there have been many [continue reading…]
Members of the West Philadelphia Alliance for children (WePAC) recently hosted a discussion “Budget Battles: A Conversation on Philly Schools” at the Haddington Branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia. WePAC provides literary programs to [continue reading…]
The students at Overbrook Elementary School took a non-traditional approach to improving their community for Earth Day. The students have been working on a community project, funded by a grant from The Picasso Project. The Picasso [continue reading…]
Franklin Towne Charter High School has become a staple of educational growth in Northeast Philadelphia. The school, founded in 2000, stands as a viable option for families seeking alternatives to Philadelphia public schools as well as [continue reading…]
Classical music played from a small boom box on Anna Pratt Elementary’s auditorium stage as young girls stared at their instructor’s feet. The instructor stood in a turnout, a fundamental ballet step, where the dancer’s [continue reading…]
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