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Neumann-Goretti receives $300,000 grant for transformation of high school

March 2, 2016March 2, 2016 Taylor Farnsworth 10th Street, 1736 S. 10th St., Neumann-Goretti, Philadelphia School Partnership min read

With a new president in charge at Neumann-Goretti High School, last year it was announced that changes would be coming to make the transformation into a college prep school. For all of the proposed changes to be implemented, the school

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South Philly schools seeing continued increase in enrollment

February 3, 2016February 3, 2016 Taylor Farnsworth Andrew Jackson Elementary, EM Stanton Elementary, Kirkbride, Meredith, Nebinger, schools min read

Three South Philly recently ranked among the best in the city, showing some of the strong points in the education system in the city. While many schools are doing very well, others in the Philadelphia School District have rapidly growing

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Preschool called Project P.L.A.Y. announces move to Bok

January 14, 2016January 15, 2016 Taylor Farnsworth 1901 S. 9th St., 9th Street, Bok, Project P.L.A.Y. School min read

So far Fringe hair salon and Hive76 makerspace have confirmed their moves to the Bok School. Now a preschool can be added to that list. Project P.L.A.Y. will be joining the ranks of Bok with their play-based preschool for children

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Three South Philly schools rank among best in the city

January 13, 2016January 13, 2016 Taylor Farnsworth Academy at Palumbo, Christopher Columbus Charter, Kirkbride, schools min read

Last week the School District of Philadelphia announced the top-ranking schools in the city. Among the recipients of praise were three South Philadelphia schools, Kirkbride elementary, Christopher Columbus charter and the Academy at Palumbo.

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Jackson Elementary’s principal wins ‘Best in Education’ award

December 14, 2015December 14, 2015 Taylor Farnsworth Andrew Jackson Elementary, education, Jackson min read

Andrew Jackson Elementary School‘s principal, Lisa Kaplan, received a national award from The Best Schools for “Best in Education” for 2015. With this win comes a nice chunk of prize money for the school. $10,000 is already designated to the

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South Philly’s first co-op playschool opening at East Passyunk Community Center

November 19, 2015November 18, 2015 Taylor Farnsworth 1025 Mifflin St., 11th and Mifflin, East Passyunk Community Center, Mifflin Street, South Philly Playschool, Tolentine, Tolentine Community Center min read

When Parks and Recreation took over the former Tolentine Community Center at 1025 Mifflin St., now called the East Passyunk Community Center, changes were promised to make this a more accessible community space. Now South Philly’s first-ever co-op playschool is