This has been a fabulous school for my son. He knows everyone in the building and really feels like he's part of something special. He's proud of his school and is happy to go there every day. The teachers are very invested in their students -- not just their learning but also their social and emotional
... Read more development, which is so important. As a family, we couldn't be happier with Project Learn. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/27/09
One of the best aspects of PL School is the student diversity. Children from all backgrounds attend and get along well together. The teachers at the school are also really stellar and committed to each child. Showing this level of dedication to each child is made easier with the small teacher-student
... Read more ratio. Overall, I've been really pleased with the school, teachers, children and parents. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/26/09
Our family loves this school. It provides us with a wonderful, involved and conscientious community. My children have thrived because of the kind, nurturing and stimulating environment that the teachers, parents and other students provide. As a parent, I feel very fortunate to have found this school
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Posted by a parent on 02/25/09
Project Learn is the best place on earth. It is the only place I know where children come and learn and thirve and are treated with respect and care. It is a nurtuting community that provides an outstanding academic program while building confidence and independence. My son is in second grade and
... Read more my daughter will start next year. I am so thankful that we have found such an amazing place for them to be educated. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/24/09
Project Learn is the perfect school for my offbeat and introverted son, and a very good school for my gregarious daughter. My son encountered bullying at another private school and was failing. He's now reading above grade level and is doing well in all his subjects and is actively engaged in the process
... Read more of learning. The excellent, dedicated teachers and warm, nurturing community of students, parents, and staff make school a place where he's not afraid to be himself. Because of the mingling of grade levels for certain group activities, my kindergarten-aged daughter has friends all over the school, including her favorite junior high kids. The older kids tend to mentor the younger ones, rather than lord it over them. The art program is truly exceptional, and literacy, history, math and science are strong. Weaknesses are music and gym, and the lack of a foreign language for the junior high students. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/24/09
After an exhaustive search of area public and private schools, our family chose Project Learn for several reasons: It is diverse economically, racially, and culturally; progressive in its thematic and mixed age teaching; and because I felt my child's creativity and individuality would be honored and
... Read more supported there. My child feels safe at Project Learn - she knows who the other teachers and children are, she feels comfortable in different rooms, and if there is a problem, it can be dealt with quickly and personally because of the size and values of the community. There are general and specific ways each member of the PL community is valued - mainly the participatory nature of Town Meetings, co-oping, and even student meetings to voice appreciations and discuss issues important to them. PL is a living, breathing democracy. Yes, the sometimes inefficient aspects of democracy, but most importantly the values and opportunities. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/24/09
My two children have thrived at PL School. They are both engaged and challenged every day to learn more about what interests them as individuals as well as how to be an active and supportive member of a community. As parents our work in all aspects of the school - from governance to shoveling snow
... Read more -models the values we have of the importance of communal enterprise, shared responsibility & cooperation between and among families & teachers. The staff is amazing - dedicated and compassionate. The school community is welcoming. It is a small school with big ideals. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/24/09
Learning is a joy and an adventure for my child at Project Learn. My fifth grader is inspired and challenged by her passionate, experienced, and dedicated teachers. She has many friends from the entire diverse school community. The school really does value creativity, community, and progressive learning.
... Read more In addition to an in-depth academic experience, this wonderful small school provides her an amazing opportunity to explore her individual strengths and interests in a climate of cooperation, respect and support. All of the eighth grade graduating students go on to attend the schools of their choice, including the best magnet schools that the city has to offer. Thank you Project Learn! Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/24/09
I love this humanistic school! I have a graduate from this school who has gone on and done well in public school. I have another one who will graduate this year and go on the the same public school and is feeling ready. And, I have a 3rd grader there now as well and he is learning in leaps and bounds.
... Read more Because this is a cooperative school I know what happens in classrooms and have great relationships with their teachers. Like anything worthwhile its some work, but its so worth it! Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/24/09
Project Learn is a community oriented school where children are nurtured holistically. My son is a second grader and has said he does not want to go to any other school. I highly recommend this school.
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Philadelphia schools — Project Learn School is located at 6525 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia PA 19119. 6525 Germantown Ave is in the East Mount Airy neighborhood and 19119 ZIP code in Philadelphia, PA Project Learn School is a Private school that serves grade levels K - 8.
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