Len Lipkin

Philadelphia School Open House Week

The School District of Philadelphia's Open House Week is next week.

Len Lipkin

Penn Alexander Institutes Controversial New Enrollment Policy

Penn Alexander in West Philadelphia will be instituting a new enrollment policy. No guaranteed seats for catchment students for all grades.

Len Lipkin

How a Community Can Change a School [EVENT]

I know that many of you are interested in getting involved to improve your local school. If so, this event on May 5 may be of interest to many of you

Len Lipkin

School Open Houses in West Philly

West Philly Elementary School Open Houses are scheduled for next week and beyond.

Len Lipkin

Deep Freeze for Prospective Penn Alexander Parents [Video]

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.

PSS

Philly School Search: Choice Cuts Week of 2011-01-14

New items of interest to parents this week, from all over the media.

Len Lipkin

Philadelphia Students Build “Bad-Ass” Hybrid Vehicles [Video]

Ted Hauger spoke at TedXPhilly about his experience directing the Hybrid X Team. In the talk, he spoke about standardized testing and education reform. He even wants to start a school, Green Technology High School.

Len Lipkin

Music at School as a Vehicle for Social Change [Video]

Recent efforts in Philadelphia by Tune Up Philly have shown that music in schools can also be a powerful social agent in addition to an educational tool.