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Local Issues Make Science Learning Meaningful

Students use scientific inquiry to investigate real-world issues facing their community.

March 20, 2018

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This video is part of our Schools That Work series and features key practices from Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School.

School Snapshot

Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School (A String Theory School)

Grades K-12 | Philadelphia, PA
Enrollment
2548 | Charter, Urban
Per Pupil Expenditures
$10527 Charter District$13678 State
Free / Reduced Lunch
47%
DEMOGRAPHICS:
51% White
27% Black
9% Hispanic
8% Asian
7% Multiracial
Data is from the 2016-2017 academic year.

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