Len Lipkin

Goodbye

I fully intend to leave Philly School Search up for future generations of Philadelphia parents, but I plan to do no more serious writing of my own. If you are a parent now embarking on the school selection process, here's how to use this site.

Len Lipkin

The Single Most Important Thing To Know About a School Search

If you read this blog, you should know that you that you have nothing to worry about.

Len Lipkin

Schools in Decline = City In Decline

There is a lot of buzz recently in the local media about how parents really really really want to stay in the city but that the school district is making it harder and harder.

Len Lipkin

Come See Me Next Week @ Philly Mothers of Preschoolers [EVENT]

Philly Mothers of Preschoolers invites you to their February EVENING meeting presenting ME!

Len Lipkin

Co-Operative Homeschooling

Homeschool co-ops are designed to provide opportunities for broader social engagement and collaborative learning for homeschooling families.

Len Lipkin

New Jersey Bedevils Philadelphia Parents

When I was engaging in my school search, and I considered moving out of Philadelphia and into the suburbs, NJ never really made it onto my radar. Why?

Len Lipkin

Here We Go Again

Penn Alexander catchment parents once again forced to camp out in the insane weather to secure a seat.

Len Lipkin

Recycle Your Way to a Better School

Thanks to a groundswell of support from The West Philadelphia Coalition for Neighborhood Schools WPCNS, the Lea Elementary project has raised the most funds of any Recyclebank Green Schools in the country!