Propel Schools
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Address
3447 East Carson Street, Suite 200
Pittsburgh, PA 15203 - Office
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- Website www.propelschools.org
Radio Segments
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Exploring the Next Big Thing in Education Methodology: Propel Schools
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Since opening its doors in 2003, the Propel School system has done things differently from the “traditional” public school experience. And judging by the numbers that indicate that Propel students significantly outperform their district’s public school counterparts, they’re doing things better. But just how is their educational model different? “The American Entrepreneur” Ron Morris explores these differences with Bob Bischoff, the Principal of Propel Homestead, and Bethany Thomas, a teacher at Propel East.
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Propel Schools: Making a True Difference in the Western Pennsylvania Educational Arena
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“The International Capitalist” Dave Iwinski talks with Jeremy Resnick, the Executive Director of the Propel Schools, about this groundbreaking alternative to the “traditional” public school model, and how their students traditionally outperform their contemporaries from throughout the region.
About Propel Schools
Propel believes that all children can achieve. Propel meets children where they are when they enter our schools, and take them as far as they can possibly go. Our goals are met with the same sense of urgency, equity, and expectations, regardless of where the child lives or what their life circumstances might be.
Propel delivers three fundamental values to the community: Propel provides a choice for parents seeking a better education for their child - an especially important choice for resource poor families. Propel delivers results in student achievement, continually improving student performance and receiving high parent satisfaction ratings. Propel offers a replicable model for public schools to run effectively and efficiently.
Propel is serving 2,000 children in six school locations: Homestead, Turtle Creek, Montour, McKeesport, Munhall and soon to be Braddock Hills. These schools serve a diverse student population that brings with it the full range of challenges that urban public schools face. Parents across the county (from 21 different school districts) are signing their children up, and all six schools have waiting lists. A talented education team with significant leadership depth is in place. A strong pool of trustees anchors a durable governance framework. And evidence of student results is rapidly accumulating. Our schools have the highest levels of student achievement among high poverty schools across the state of Pennsylvania. Propel has become both a regional asset and a national model, providing measurable evidence of how innovative public schools can expand opportunity for children and families and can revitalize communities.
