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?
This was such a long and drawn out process. We loved many of the schools we visited and applied to. 
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! ![3 Parents Share Why They Chose Greene Street Friends [School Selection Report]](http://phillyschoolsearch.com/wp-content/uploads/et_temp/all-school-heart-small-40239_200x200.jpg)
We love the small school experience of Greene Street, the focus on educating the whole person, the excellent sense of community and commitment to diversity and inclusiveness that a relatively low tuition allows. 
Great teachers, great resources, great parents. 
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! 
With so many people vying for spots in the same trendy public and charter schools, it is worth considering some schools that might not be on your radar. 
In a unanimous vote late last week, the Chestnut Hill Historical Society's Easement Committee denied
As a result of the expansion approval, Green Woods Charter is able to enroll more students for this coming fall. 
Len Lipkin
PSS Community