Parents sharing the process of searching for a school in Greater Philadelphia. What kind of school are you looking for? Charter, public, private, city, suburban?
We just got one, and likewise many of you will be getting private school acceptances this week. Congratulations! Now you have the unique privilege of spending $10-20K a year for kindergarten. Now what? 
Many schools will notify families this week on admissions decisions for the upcoming fall. 
One parent's opinion on why they chose the Philadelphia School. 
News items of interest to parents this week, from all over the media. ![Deep Freeze for Prospective Penn Alexander Parents [Video]](http://phillyschoolsearch.com/wp-content/uploads/et_temp/pas-exterior2-30713_200x153.jpg)
It's great that the district has a school that inspires parents, but clearly there is something wrong with a system that necessitates parents camping out overnight in single digit temperatures. 
There is not a single school among the large number that I have considered that do not have passionate advocates and vocal detractors. 
There's a new resource in town for families trying to identify a school for their kids... phillyschoolmatch.org. 
Find out why one family chose Friends Select over Independence Charter School, Folk Arts Cultural Treasures Charter School, Russell Byers Charter School, and Bache Martin 
Len Lipkin
PSS Community