Philadelphia School District: Pursuing Excellence

The Philadelphia School District plans to expand programs for high-achieving and gifted elementary students, including creating three separate schools that could serve up to 1,200 students by September 2006. In addition, 50 centers featuring more rigorous curricula will be created within existing schools next year. And beginning in September, every school will offer after-school, Saturday, and summer school programs for high achievers in reading, math and science. Paul Vallas and his amazing team continue to delight and amaze.