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?
Parents that gamble by buying a house in a desirable catchment or forgo the lottery or private school application process could end up out of luck 
It bothers me when folks complain about a problem without offering a solution, or at least a direction for a solution. Last month, I was guilty. I wrote "School Choice in Philadelphia is a Myth" Well, how could we turn the myth into reality? 
Some financial incentives from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation are encouraging the city, charter schools, and PSD to work together 
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 
Despite the official rules surrounding the Volunteer Transfer Program (VTP) working like a lottery, the process itself is somewhat arbitrary and haphazard, putting the power to accept students in the hands of individual schools. ![iPhone Game Highlights School District of Philadelphia [VIDEO]](http://phillyschoolsearch.com/wp-content/uploads/et_temp/teachersofphilly-95932_200x200.png)
There is a new game available for Apple iOS Devices that attempts to raise consciousness about issues in the district. 
Yes, it's once again time again for the Voluntary Transfer Program (VTP)! For Philadelphia residents, VTP allows families to apply for seats in public schools outside of their designated catchment. 
Len Lipkin
PSS Community