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?
Penn Alexander catchment parents once again forced to camp out in the insane weather to secure a seat. 
On her blog Raising Philadelphia, Inquirer reporter Miriam Hill wrote quite an amusing piece on her struggle in deciding between public and private. 
Invest in our city's public schools--send your children there--and you will reap public as well as individual/family rewards. 
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. 
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