Could Newark’s universal enrollment system teach Philadelphia some lessons?

By: Carly Sitrin

Outlets: Chalkbeat Newark

Published: September 23, 2026

Words: 1,153

Last Updated: 1 month, 2 weeks ago

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Parents and students have complained for years that Philadelphia’s selective school enrollment process is notoriously difficult to navigate and favors those with time, energy, and a familiarity with spreadsheets.

The current setup allows families of students in prekindergarten through 11th grade to choose a school outside their designated neighborhood school. …

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