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?
I named this blog "Search" instead of "Choice" for a reason. To many, probably most Philadelphia families out there, school choice is an illusion. ![Get Ready for Kindergarten [VIDEO]](http://phillyschoolsearch.com/wp-content/uploads/et_temp/kindergartner-324044_200x200.png)
A fun video designed to teach kids and parents what to expect from kindergarten. ![How Will Ackerman’s Departure Influence School Decisions? [POLL]](http://phillyschoolsearch.com/wp-content/uploads/et_temp/ackerman-83829_200x200.jpg)
How will Ackerman's departure impact Philadelphia families' school decisions? 
I've heard the anecdotes left and right, including a few first hand accounts. In my optimistic outlook on this process, I assumed that this didn't happen often. Well, boom goes the dynamite! 
My kid has never had a backpack before. He's starting kindergarten, with new teachers, new expectations, new kids. I want him to be as excited about it as possible. The right backpack can make all the difference. 
CBSPhilly.com is running a poll for the most valuable blogs in the city, and we have been nominated in the Lifestyle/Family category! You can help us out by voting for us early and often. 
Registration for the School District of Philadelphia is now open for the 2011-2012 school year. 
The free Regional Talent Center afterschool and Saturday program offers learning experiences in music, theater, dance and the visual arts and emphasizes skills like critical thinking, creativity and problem solving. 
Len Lipkin
PSS Community