Inquirer: Parents band together to help a coalition of Center City schools

In an effort to improve 12 elementary schools in the School District of Philadelphia, Christine Carlson has created the Greater Center City Neighborhood School Coalition. 

The Coalition looks to "raise money, save programs, improve curriculum, and fix facilities - and in doing so, anchor those parents to their neighborhoods."

It's a tall task, and one that the Coalition needs help with. The Vetri Foundation for Children has decided to join in the efforts, alongside other groups like the Opera Company of Philadelphia and The Clay Studio.

Read the whole article and see what can be done to help nourish the mission of the Greater Center City Neighborhood School Coalition.

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