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    Welcome to the PLA blog, where we share the stories, voices, and moments of the incredible scholars, teachers, leaders, and communities that make us one of the most transformative school networks in the country. 
    Student Success

    While the U.S. Public Education System Struggles to Fix ‘Drop Out Factories,’ a Small Group of Teachers Have Found the Answer

    In one city, a team of experienced educators will no longer tolerate failing schools and has developed a remarkably...

    Apr 28, 2020
    Educational Reform

    PLA to Help Transform Community by Providing Beauty and Art on Indy's Far Eastside

    Phalen Leadership Academies (PLA) has received a grant of $3 million as part of Lilly Endowment Inc.’s Strengthening...

    Mar 25, 2020
    College Readiness

    College and Career Readiness for Students on Indy's Far Eastside Phalen Leadership Academies Awarded $125K Glick Fund Grant

    PLA has been awarded a $125K grant from Glick Fund to build a college and career readiness program aiding scholars in...

    Feb 28, 2020
    Classroom Management

    Washington Informer: How PLA Closed Achievement Gaps Through Effective Teaching

    Six years ago, Earl Martin Phalen founded what has quickly become the largest African American-run charter school...

    Dec 19, 2019
    Educational Reform

    Most A-rated IPS Schools Including PLA Are Independent of District Policies

    School 103’s new manager is Phalen Leadership Academies. Now renamed as PLA@ 03, the school is one of only nine IPS...

    Oct 5, 2017
    Student Success

    PLA Schools Saw Some of Largest Gains on ISTEP in Indianapolis Public Schools

    PLA continues to build its reputation as a turnaround operator. Thus far, the organization has turned 5 F-rated...

    Sep 7, 2017
    Educational Reform

    PLA Highlighted for Blazing New Trails in "Reinventing America's Schools"

    Phalen Leadership Academies was featured for blazing new trails in the book "Reinventing America's Schools ."

    Sep 5, 2017
    Student Success

    Phalen Grows Network to 10 Campuses by Taking over Charter Schools Across Indiana and Detroit

    Phalen grows network to 10 campuses by taking over charter schools across Indiana and Detroit

    Aug 9, 2017
    Academic Leadership

    IndyStar Highlights PLA’s Journey and Vision for the Far Eastside of Indianapolis

    An education dream comes true in Indy.

    Jun 23, 2017
    Classroom Technology

    CBS Highlights How STEM Learning Comes to Life for PLA Scholars Through STEMNASIUM LEARNING Academy

    STEMNASIUM Program Grows at Indianapolis Elementary School

    Mar 7, 2017
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