Focus on Education: The Middle School

Posted by on October 17, 2003

Be The Solution!

Philadelphia Cares? Citizen Academy presents?

Focus on Education: The Middle School
Thursday, October 23, 6:00-8:00pm
at Shaw Middle School, 54th St. & Warrington Ave (SW Philly)*
Dinner Served. Contact Janice (janice@philacares.com or 215-564-4544) to register!**

Did you know that the Philadelphia School District is phasing out its middle schools? Come find out why, and discuss ways to reach out to students at a vulnerable age.

Featured Speakers:
Nancy McGinley, Executive Director of Philadelphia Education Fund
Sharif El-Mekki, Principal of Shaw Middle School
Dr. Daryll Ford, Middle School Director, Penn Charter School

*Volunteers traveling from center city are welcome to join our car/public transportation pool from City Hall at 5:15pm. Please let Janice know if you?d like to meet us!

**RSVP to Janice Lion, janice@philacares.com; 215-564-4544/267-456-1001.


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