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?
Thanks to a groundswell of support from The West Philadelphia Coalition for Neighborhood Schools WPCNS, the Lea Elementary project has raised the most funds of any Recyclebank Green Schools in the country! 
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. 
The School District of Philadelphia's Open House Week is next week. ![How a Community Can Change a School [EVENT]](http://phillyschoolsearch.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/walk-to-school.jpg)
I know that many of you are interested in getting involved to improve your local school. If so, this event on May 5 may be of interest to many of you 
West Philly Elementary School Open Houses are scheduled for next week and beyond.
Len Lipkin
PSS Community