Philadelphia

While the student population at Math and Science is very challenging (high poverty, highly mobile), the staff meets those challenges head on with the expectation that every student can learn, regardless of outside circumstances. The teachers love the students and get along with one another. That may sound strange, but I've taught in schools where the staff drama was a distraction from the learning that should have been taking place. The parents of the students I work with are helpful, respectful, and cooperative. It is a team effort to help children succeed!