They say that where we end up in life is often left to chance. Being born at the right time in history, having access to life changing opportunities, and being born into positive economic circumstances are, in many ways, a matter of luck. Fortunately, we are not solely defined by chance but by the choices we make—how we seize opportunities, how we invest in our own learning, and how we establish and accomplish goals we set for ourselves.
At Philadelphia Academies, Inc., we teach, sometimes preach, these things with a fervor and as if young people’s future (our future) is dependent on their mastery of these abilities. We believe that these things are the foundation of their success and are the great equalizer no matter their circumstance.