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?
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. 
For what reasons do parents make alternative school choices for child number two? 
Ever since I started this blog, people see me as some sort of school expert and thus are keenly interested in my personal school choice. This blog was never about that. 
When ultimately a choice is made, it makes sense that a parent wants reassurance that they have made the right one. Influencing a friend or neighbor to make the same school choice is a validation. 
You've got a 3, 4, or 5 year old running around who only has a very limited understanding of the world and what might be different between 'kindergarten' and the daycare they are already getting. How much, if anything, do you share with them? 
I plunked down a buck for today's Inquirer and got treated to an upset stomach. 
It seems only appropriate, having written REJECTED and ACCEPTED, that I complete the trifecta of admissions articles. What happens if you are not rejected outright, but also not offered a seat? 
My ICS lottery draw. 
Len Lipkin
PSS Community