The School District of Philadelphia

Mastery Schools

Follow

Mastery Schools is a system of 23 public charter schools in Philadelphia and Camden. We educate 14,000 students in grades K-12. Most of Mastery’s schools are neighborhood schools. We partner with families to create vibrant, joyful learning communities. Our goal is to meet the needs and support the dreams of every single student we educate. We pair high expectations with high support. We love our students and prioritize student achievement above all. At Mastery, we believe educational inequity is one of the most pressing social problems facing our country and the civil rights issue of our day. We disrupt systemic racism and the inequities that limit our students’ choices. We nurture a culture where all staff, students, and families are valued and respected.

Elwyn

Follow

Founded in 1852 Elwyn is a premier, internationally recognized human services nonprofit organization. We are the provider of choice for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, as well as physical, medical, emotional, and behavioral health challenges. Since our inception, Elwyn has been at the forefront of innovation and is known for our transformative compassionate care. We offer a vast array of resources and support to individuals and their families, in a variety of settings: community residential sites, educational and early intervention facilities, and workplaces.

Uncommon Schools

Follow

We are a nonprofit network of 53 college-prep schools in New York, New Jersey, and Massachusetts. Our schools consistently rank among the highest-performing because we: -Believe in Every Student: All students have the potential for college success, and we cultivate their curiosity, grit, and achievement. -Optimize Teaching and Learning: We create and refine systems that help teachers teach and students learn at the highest levels. -Invest in People Development: We recognize that great teachers and leaders are essential, so we prioritize professional growth through weekly coaching, feedback, and ongoing training. As a result, our students pass AP exams at twice the national average and graduate from college at five times the rate of their peers. This success is no accident—it’s built on a foundation of continuous improvement, collaborative teamwork, and unwavering belief in our students’ potential.

Specialized Education Services, Inc.

Follow

We build bright futures. Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI) team members shine a positive light on students and advocate passionately for the unique learner within. As a national school network, we partner with local school districts to run in-district classrooms and stand-alone schools that meet the needs of special and alternative education students. Our individualized attention to students and engagement with families foster improved academics, positive behaviors, and life skills beyond the classroom. SESI, a division of FullBloom, is a premier provider of education services for K-12 students who require additional educational and behavioral supports to overcome challenges that impede success in a traditional school setting. SESI partners with school districts to run in-district classrooms and standalone schools that meet the academic, behavioral, social, and emotional needs of special and alternative education students with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Emotional Disabilities, Learning Disabilities, and other challenges. Partnering with over 800 school districts nationwide, SESI serves more than 12,500 students in day schools and in-district classrooms.

KIPP Philadelphia Public Schools

Follow

KIPP Philadelphia Schools is one of 31 regions of KIPP’s national, non-profit network of college preparatory, public charter schools educating elementary, middle, and high school students. Since 2003, KIPP Philadelphia Schools has built a track record of preparing students in educationally underserved communities for success through college and in life. OUR MISSION Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students to pursue the paths they choose—college, career, and beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world. OUR VISION Our vision is to achieve our mission at a critical mass – thereby reinvigorating public education in this city through the performance of our students and schools and the leadership of our educators.