Science Leadership Academy

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About SLA

The Science Leadership Academy is a partnership high school between the School District of Philadelphia and The Franklin Institute. SLA is an inquiry-driven, project-based high school focused on 21st century learning that opened its doors on September 7, 2006.

SLA provides a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum with a focus on science, technology, mathematics and entrepreneurship. Students at SLA learn in a project-based environment where the core values of inquiry, research, collaboration, presentation and reflection are emphasized in all classes.

For more info, check out our Mission Statement, Curriculum, and Admissions pages.

SLA's Science Teachers
SLA's First Graduating Class
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"Cultural Boundaries" by Tucker Bartholomew

Posted by Tucker Bartholomew in ENG2-004 on Wednesday, February 23, 2011 at 9:18 am

This podcast tells the story of a man named Richard Landis, and how he broke free of the social norm as a kid by deciding to pursue a higher education.

Music by El Ten Eleven, and Josh Ritter

Science Leadership Academy

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