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?
![Picking an Elementary School: Center City/Fairmount Parents Meetup 10/27 [EVENTS]](http://phillyschoolsearch.com/wp-content/uploads/et_temp/rodeph-shalom-exterior-149456_200x200.jpg)
On October 27, I will be hosting a meetup for families of young children in Center City/Fairmount who are embarking on the elementary school search. 
A parent who moved to Philadelphia from South Carolina explains why she chose Meredith Elementary. 
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. ![Public Elementary Schools Fair for Center City/SOS [EVENTS]](http://phillyschoolsearch.com/wp-content/uploads/et_temp/Chester-A.-Arthur-School-1933-96011_200x200.jpg)
The South of South Neighborhood Association (SOSNA) and the Friends of Chester Arthur are hosting a public schools fair on June 8 for neighborhood parents to learn more about local schools. ![Choice Cuts Week Ending 2011-02-11 [Video]](http://phillyschoolsearch.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/PSSlogo.png)
News items of interest to parents this week, from all over the media.
One parent's opinion on why they chose William M. Meredith Elementary School in the Queen Village section of Philadelphia. 
Find out why one family chose Friends Select over Independence Charter School, Folk Arts Cultural Treasures Charter School, Russell Byers Charter School, and Bache Martin 
Len Lipkin
PSS Community
