A Discussion about Breaking the Binary of Sex and Gender
February 16, 2018
One of the panelists spoke about the need to validate the existence of a multitude of genders. A parent reminded the audience that a child's exploration of gender was a journey for a parent, too.
Read MoreEvan Greenberg Lecture: Sowing Seeds of Peace in the World
February 9, 2018
Daniel Moses described the work that his organization, Seeds of Peace, is doing to try to develop young leaders to bring peace to regions in conflict.
Read MoreA Video of AFS ‘King Day of Service,’ Thoughts about His Life of Extraordinary Achievement
January 19, 2018
Head of School Rich Nourie spoke about what had motivated Dr. King and volunteers sang songs and listened to inspirational quotes before heading off to work on projects for those in need.
Read MoreA December Letter from the Head of School
December 16, 2017
May the themes of hope, peace and promise lift your spirits this special season of the year.
— Rich Nourie
Parent Reviews Highlight Our Commitment to Academic Excellence, Community and Diversity
December 1, 2017
The results of the 2017-2018 survey were posted on a website that bills itself as 'The Parent's Guide to Philadelphia.'
Read More‘Planting a Seed’ of Change at a Community Conversation
November 10, 2017
AFS was a sponsor of a public forum on race and racism that drew 280 people to a Jenkintown theater for the screening of a documentary film and a community conversation afterward.
Read MoreHere, There and Everywhere
November 6, 2017
Global Travel Night drew a standing room only crowd. Enthusiastic parents and students learned all about this year's travel and study opportunities to Costa Rica, Tasmania and Hurricane Island in Maine.
Read More‘A Deeper Cultural Understanding’ Flowing from Poetry and Rap
October 20, 2017
'It’s a responsibility for me to be here not just because I am Syrian, Arab, Muslim, American and from L.A., but because I’m a human being who believes in equality and justice for all.' — Omar Offendum
Read MoreIn Robotics Class, Students Work in Pairs to Solve Problems
October 7, 2017
Math Teacher Jillian Ma said her Upper School students are 'really engaged' in learning robotics. 'They love it. They are proud of what they accomplish.'
Read MoreA Student-Exchange Trip Down Under and New Exchange Trips In the Works
September 25, 2017
Students traveled to study in Tasmania this past summer and we are planning a Global Travel Information night for students interested in traveling in 2018.
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