Len Lipkin

Can Young Families Trust City Schools? [CHAT TRANSCRIPT]

In case you missed the chat earlier today, you can read the transcript on Philly.com.

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Join Chat Today at 11 AM

Can Philly Parents Trust The City Schools? Join the online chat with Philly School Search Founder Len Lipkin, Greenfield parent Christine Carlson, and Inquirer reporter Miriam Hill at 11 AM this morning.

Len Lipkin

Suburban Flight for Schools Not Default Choice

Instead of it being a pure city versus suburbs decision for parents, many are choosing to stay and work to improve the schools themselves

Len Lipkin

Choosing Sides on Charters [Audio]

I have learned that for many of my readers, policy is an important factor in school choice. It makes sense--if you do not support the charter movement, sending your child to a charter isn't exactly consistent behavior. The problem for most of you who are like me is that there are not a lot of impartial resources out there to help you form an intelligent opinion.

Len Lipkin

Lehmann Outlines New Approach to Education [Video]

There were a lot of talks at last years’ TedXPhilly that should be of interest to parents and others interested in education, but the one I was most interested in seeing was Chris Lehmann’s.

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Mount Airy School Discussion Group 2011

Members of the Mount Airy Parent's Network Annual School Discussion Group share information, arrange tours, and, in general, just support each other through what can be a stressful process for many families.

Len Lipkin

Homework, Homework, Give Me a Break!

There was an article in last week's New York Times on how school principals are buying into the reduced homework movement.

Len Lipkin

When is a Quaker Education Not a Quaker Education?

I suspect that Quaker school values likely are quite pervasive in non-Friends schools throughout Greater Philadelphia.