Tag: Philadelphia public schools

Education: Five Types of Schools in Philadelphia

September 30, 2014

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

Powelton Village: As School Libraries Close, a Non-Profit Fills the Void

January 27, 2014

[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

Haddington: WePAC Holds a Conversation on Philly Schools Budget Crisis

November 22, 2013

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

Overbrook: Elementary Students Report on Neighborhood Life

April 25, 2013

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

Northeast: High School Duplicates Classroom Success on the Court

February 9, 2013

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

Strawberry Mansion: Ballet Program at Pratt Elementary Improves Students’ Attitudes

March 14, 2012

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