Voice: Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
Taking On Asthma
It is the number one cause of chronic absenteeism in Philadelphia schools, and one of the reasons so many children fall behind. One woman is working to change all that, at home and in schools
By Roxanne Patel ShepelavyMeet The Problem Solver…
Michael Gomez, Principal of Cristo Rey Philadelphia High, on the North Philly school’s innovative model
By Roxanne Patel ShepelavyThe Philadelphia Crosstown Coalition
A consortium of civic groups, school associations and community activists are leading the way towards taking back schools, one building at a time
By Roxanne Patel ShepelavyJudging schools based on inspections—not test scores
A British inspections system finds what works, and doesn't, without the stress of tests
By Roxanne Patel ShepelavyIntroducing [YOUR COMPANY NAME HERE] High School
“Condo King” Allan Domb thinks businesses should adopt high schools so they can train their future workers. Restaurateur Jeff Benjamin thinks it’s in companies best interests to help educate Philadelphians. So who’ll be first to sign up? (No, this doesn’t mean Domb is running for mayor.)
By Roxanne Patel ShepelavyAnatomy Of A Turnaround
Charter-run Renaissance schools are one of Philly’s few education success stories. A deep dive inside one attempt to transform a failing school begs the question: Should this be the future of reform?
By Roxanne Patel ShepelavyDreamers Welcome
Maybe New York and San Francisco aren’t the only places to be. Suddenly, a new clique of startups from around the country are moving to Philly—and staying
By Roxanne Patel ShepelavyLauren Summers
A parent takes to Facebook to highlight neighborhood schools that work
By Roxanne Patel ShepelavyFlipped Classroom
Schooling Millennials
Will opening a new charter school in—and for—Center City keep millennials from splitting for the suburbs?
By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy