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?
The complexity of timing for families choosing a school means making a school choice without knowing all of your options. For parents choosing between public schools in your catchment or via the VTP, charter, and/or private school options, it is a real problem. 
West Philly Elementary School Open Houses are scheduled for next week and beyond. 
The School District of Philadelphia mandates that every one of its elementary schools host a kindergarten open house on March 1, 2011 
Numerous delays and uncertainty must be maddening for Green Woods administrators and families who don't know what is in store for their school come the Fall. 
We were attracted to the reputation for educational quality, particular the emphasis on teaching. We also liked that the values-based education as well the quality of the non-academic programs. 
News items of interest to parents this week, from all over the media. 
The Philadelphia Tribune published an inspiring article on how diversity is embraced at McCall Elementary. 
This Mt. Airy Patch article from Virginia McGuire is the first in a promised series of articles on school choice in Philadelphia. I'm looking forward to reading the rest. 
Len Lipkin
PSS Community