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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.
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Posted by Josh Block
on Thursday, May 17, 2012 at 3:59 pm
For the fourth year in a row SLA students are collaborating with the Leah Stein Dance Company to create site specific performance pieces. The pieces are part of the Art in the Open Festival and will be performed on Friday, May 18th between 1:00-3:00. All performance sites are within four blocks of the school. As always, the process has been stunning to watch... Click here for a printable performance schedule. (This will also be at the front door of the school on May 18th.)Enormous thanks to all our collaborators and for all of the wonderful collaborative energy everyone is bring to the project! Hidden City Festival 2009 AiO Publicity Video (can you spot the SLA student?)