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.

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Trader Joe's Project

Posted by Morgan Marant in SP3-005 on Tuesday, November 29, 2011 at 10:03 am

what it's like to work as a tomato picker in Florida
The work is really hard and painful. They usually work in horrible conditions and for little pay.
the problem with buying tomatoes from Trader Joe's
Trader Joe's has refused to boycott companies that make it possible for these conditions to continue. The workers would like one cent more per bucket of tomatoes.
what we can do about it
We can boycott Trader Joe's and write letter to the CEO. It's not fair for working people to earn less than minimum wage.