Len Lipkin

Choosing Sides on Charters [Audio]

I have learned that for many of my readers, policy is an important factor in school choice. It makes sense--if you do not support the charter movement, sending your child to a charter isn't exactly consistent behavior. The problem for most of you who are like me is that there are not a lot of impartial resources out there to help you form an intelligent opinion.

Len Lipkin

Chestnut Hill Rejects Green Woods

In a unanimous vote late last week, the Chestnut Hill Historical Society's Easement Committee denied

Len Lipkin

Green Woods Charter Limbo

Numerous delays and uncertainty must be maddening for Green Woods administrators and families who don't know what is in store for their school come the Fall.

PSS

Choice Cuts Week Ending 2011-02-11 [Video]

News items of interest to parents this week, from all over the media.

PSS

Choice Cuts Week Ending 2011-01-28: No Snow Stories, We Promise

News items of interest to parents this week, from all over the media.

Len Lipkin

Pew Reports: Charters Booming, But Parents Want More School Choice

In a study released today, Pew Charitable Trusts found that more and more parents are sending their children to charter schools, but even with the huge increase in charter school enrollment (170%), many families (72%) say city parents actually need more good choices than currently exist.  The losers?  Public schools, because the increased free choices have drawn more students away, and Catholic Schools,...

Len Lipkin

The Lower Merion School District Paradox

Drawing the school districting lines for the Lower Merion School District (LMSD) last year was a contentious issue, involving loud town hall meetings, angry allegations of racism, lawsuits, and now a federal investigation. Should that controversy be a factor in whether to move to LMSD for the schools?