Len Lipkin

School Choice in Philadelphia: Myth to Reality

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?

Len Lipkin

Teacher Explains Why She Helped Kids Cheat on PSSAs

The Notebook just published a riveting interview with a teacher who freely admits that she helped students cheat on the PSSAs.

Len Lipkin

Schools Cheating on Tests?

Now there is yet another reason to ignore test scores when making your school choice. In many cases they might be fabricated.

PSS Community

Tips for Parents Moving to Philadelphia

A primer on schools for parents considering a move to Philadelphia.

Len Lipkin

Can Young Families Trust City Schools? [CHAT TRANSCRIPT]

In case you missed the chat earlier today, you can read the transcript on Philly.com.

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

Ignore Test Scores

The easiest thing to find when evaluating a school is the schools performance on standardized tests. How much weight should you put on those scores in your school decision?

Len Lipkin

Fire Bad Teachers [Video]

Fire the bad ones! An AP poll found 78 percent of those surveyed believe there should be a better way to get rid of under-performing educators.