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Why I Chose Green Woods Charter: 2011-09-25 School Selection Report

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!

Len Lipkin

Beyond the Usual Suspects II

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.

Len Lipkin

Unfortunate School Choice Timing

The complexity of timing for families choosing a school means making a school choice without knowing all of your options. For parents choosing between public schools in your catchment or via the VTP, charter, and/or private school options, it is a real problem.

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Why I Chose JS Jenks: 2010-07-29 School Selection Report

Tell PSS and our readers about your school choice! Date Submitted: 7/29/2010 What school did you decide on? JS Jenks Calendar year your child entered/will enter 2009 Grade your child entered/will enter K What neighborhood are you in? NW Philly What schools did you consider? Greene Street Friends, Germantown Friends, CW Henry, Houston What factors were most important to you? Tuition, Location, Financial...

Len Lipkin

Beyond the Usual Suspects

When I talk to other parents about Philadelphia public elementary schools, inevitably the same handful of schools are of interest to them.  In no particular order, they are Penn Alexander (West Philly), Greenfield (Center City), and Meredith (Queen Village).  Then there are the popular charter schools like Independence Charter (Center City), Russell Byers Charter (Center City), and Green Woods Charter...