The PA Leadership Charter School | PALCS
Online School in PA
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Coming out of their shells: music helps students thrive
Two PALCS seniors say they’ve come out of their shells over the past few years, and the Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School’s unique high school music education program is to thank. Akshaj (AJ) Gupta and Joey Spitaleri both joined PALCS and its performing arts division, the…
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PALCS teacher attends professional development in Ghana
PALCS Social Studies teacher Ms. Kristen Waltz had a perspective-changing experience in Ghana this summer. Ms. Waltz participated in The Witness Tree Institute, a non-profit that connects educators in the United States and Ghana. Together, they share their experiences and learn…
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Dual enrollment helps student take steps toward employment
Some high school students are so excited to start their careers, they don’t want to wait years to enter the workforce. With the help of dual enrollment classes, 2026 PALCS graduate Analilia Cabrera got a head start on her career in computer-aided design (CAD). While still…
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Community involvement helps student prepare for her future
12th grade student Violet Scardina has big goals in her life, and an online education is helping her prepare for her future. In her 8th year at The Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School, Violet has her sights set on joining the Navy, a goal that came from watching a family…
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Fall 2026 edition of “The Lead” embraces connection
Four times a year, PALCS publishes The Lead, a magazine that highlights the people, places, and things that set the school apart. The Fall 2026 edition focuses on the connections that students, teachers, staff members, and families are able to make through the numerous…
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Families connect at in-person events to start 2026-27 school year
PALCS families got the chance to connect with each other in person at back-to-school events across Pennsylvania this September. The four events let students meet their online classmates in person and make new friends. They also let parents and learning coaches connect with each…
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PALCS recognized for commitment to leadership in Top Workplaces awards
The Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School recently earned recognition for the value that’s highlighted in the school’s name. In a ceremony on Sept. 25, 2026, PALCS CEO Dr. Karla Johnson accepted the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s Top Workplaces Leadership Award in the Large Employer…
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Passion for public affairs drives online high school student
11th grader Michelle Wallace already knows what she wants to do for a career, and the flexibility of her online high school schedule is giving her a head start. Michelle is involved with Model United Nations and Mock Trial at the Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School, where…
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“Releasing the norm”: one family’s PALCS journey
Jéneen and Omar Barlow are always working on something new. Their newest venture, Salt and Light Academy for Boys, is a space for young men in Philadelphia to learn academics and leadership skills. Together, the married couple has written multiple books, hosted professional…