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?
Some financial incentives from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation are encouraging the city, charter schools, and PSD to work together 
I liked the idea of my children being exposed to different cultures including non-native English speakers. 
Yet another inspiring grassroots effort underway to improve a neighborhood school 
Taxes are crazy high but at least the school quality reflects that. 
My son is doing fantastic. He is well above his grade level in math and reading, but far from bored and really exploring things and issues I never thought about in kindergarten! 
'Choice' is a term that makes my blood boil when you have a special son like mine, cause it only existent to the extent you want to play roulette with your child's education. I played. 
Great teachers, great resources, great parents. 
A parent who moved to Philadelphia from South Carolina explains why she chose Meredith Elementary. 
Len Lipkin
PSS Community