April 2, 2024
Cafeteria food will likely never contend for the James Beard Awards. School meals are notoriously basic and bland, containing all of the food groups and none of the taste. Here in...
December 1, 2023
Despite a vote to revoke its charter, a Southwest Philly grade school is defiantly staying open as it appeals the Board of Education ruling handed down over the summer.
Through...
November 22, 2023
The 8th grade classes visited the National Constitution Center. While there they learned about the branches of the US Government through interactive exhibits. They also had the cha...
April 15, 2022
Check out this amazing interview with our very own Dr. Kathleen Walls! She spoke with EdNews.com to share her insights into how school district leaders embrace SEL practices after...
March 14, 2022
At Southwest Leadership, we begin every day with a Black History fact to ground us in our history and a quote to guide us on our journey. Have a great day on purpose! #Excellencei...
March 11, 2022
This week, our #BookRecommendation is Reimagining Special Education book by Dr. Jenna Rufo, Ed.D. and Julie Causton, Ph.D.. As schools reopen their doors, what will the “new norm...
October 15, 2021
“Self-care” consists of things you do to take care of yourself. If you weren’t stressed before the pandemic doubled down its efforts for teachers. Our #BookRecommendation The Tea...
October 15, 2021
"Ghost Boys" is a story about 12 y.o. Jerome who got shot by a police officer who mistakes his toy gun for a real threat. As a ghost, he observes the devastation that's been unlea...
June 22, 2021
Let Ms. Green tell us how she feels supported throughout her career as an educator and as part of the middle management of # SLACS . Be one of us when you visit https://bit/ly/s...
June 22, 2021
Don't forget our book recommendation for educators "Working With Students" by Ruby Payne. This powerful little guide will help you handle your classroom management by dealing with...
January 26, 2021
In this book Dr. Muhammad presents a four-layered equity framework named "Historically Responsive Literacy", which she deems essential and universal for all students, especially y...
August 25, 2020
Google Classroom FAQ
In order to help with distance learning initiatives at Southwest Leadership Academy Charter School, we are asking parents and students to become familiar w...
August 25, 2020
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