Exciting Construction at FACTS
Exciting News! We are beginning construction on the 1st and 2nd floors on August 7, 2019. This construction will build an additional classroom on the 2nd floor and fulfill our long-awaited hope of having our main office on the 1st floor. If you are visiting FACTS, please excuse our appearance as construction is underway. We […]
FACTS named Title I Distinguished Sch...
The Pennsylvania Department of Education has named FACTS a 2018-19 Title I Distinguished School. FACTS was rewarded in the High Progress category. This designation was awarded to 158 Title I schools statewide and means that FACTS is among the highest 5% of Title I Schools based on ELA and Math PVAAS growth and met all […]
Principal Pheng Presented at National...
How does folk arts education impact student learners? This is the question that Principal Pheng addressed at the recent Arts Education Partnership (AEP) national convening in Indianapolis. The US Department of Education and the National Endowment for the Arts formed the AEP as a hub of state education officials, policy makers, arts organizations and educators […]
Philadelphia Academy of School Leader...
Principal Pheng, a Neubauer Fellow, was recently profiled by the Philadelphia Academy of School Leaders about her journey to leadership. http://phillyschoolleaders.org/neubauer-fellow-video-profile-pheng-lim/
FACTS’ Teachers Published in th...
We are happy to let you know that several FACTS teachers and artists have articles featured in the newest Journal of Folklore and Education. The 2017 volume, named Newcomers and Belonging, highlights how educators in K-12, college, museum, and community settings are working positively and successfully with refugees and immigrants across the United States. More […]
FACTS’ Teacher Featured in Teac...
Teacher-Leader Grantee Profile: Noga Newberg
FACTS’ Principal highlighted in...
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PA Secretary of Education Stops at FA...
On May 30th, Secretary Rivera visits classrooms at FACTS and engages with students.
SRC Unanimously Approves Charter Amen...
Charter amendment expands FACTS’s impact in serving immigrant and refugee communities Folk Arts-Cultural Treasures Charter School’s (FACTS) request for a Charter Amendment received a positive vote from the School Reform Commission on Thursday evening. The decision will allow FACTS to expand its impact in serving immigrant and refugee students in a diversely rich school environment. […]