Education Committee
The Education Committee is open to anyone who cares about supporting Northern Liberties’ public schools. Meetings are the third Thursday of the month at 7pm at the NLNA Community Center. About Us
The Education Committee helps neighbors, families, and our public schools get to know each other. Many residents in Northern Liberties haven’t seen the amazing things happening inside Kearny, Ludlow, and Bodine, and we think that is worth changing.
We work in partnership with school leaders and help support the priorities they set. We share information, host tours, connect volunteers with school needs, and help neighbors find ways to get involved. Questions or ideas? Email keenan@nlna.org.
How You Can Get Involved
Join our email list for updates, tours, and volunteer opportunities.
Attend a meeting. Parents, future parents, educators, alumni, and neighbors are all welcome.
Help spread the word. Share the school info sheets and tour dates with friends, neighbors, preschools, and daycares.
Volunteer. Help host tours, staff a table at neighborhood events, participate in schoolyard projects, or tell us about a one-time project that students could help with.
Our Schools
School selection for 2027–28 is open October 5 to November 24, 2026. Find your neighborhood school and apply on the District’s website.
General Philip Kearney School
Grades K–8, with a free Pre-K program | Principal: Dr. Sabrina Scott Feggins 601 Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19123 | 215-400-7590 | kearny.philasd.org Kearny is a small, close-knit neighborhood school where many staff, including the Principal, have taught for 10 years or more. Class sizes generally range from 10-20 students. Students participate in extra classes like art, gym, and technology multiple times a week. They also have access to a library (built by teachers and staff!), a vegetable and herb garden in the backyard, and a calming sensory room. School traditions include Sneaker Ball, Grandparents Day, and Thanksgiving basket giveaways.
Tour Kearny. Tours for prospective families are held in the spring and fall. Check out our RSVP form for the most up to date tour schedule.
James R. Ludlow School
Grades K–8 | Principal: Dr. Khary H. Moody 550 W. Master Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122 | 215-400-7430 | ludlow.philasd.org Ludlow is a small, family-oriented K–8 school where, in the principal’s words, teachers know their learners deeply and families are true partners. Its four core values are Respectful, Responsible, Safe, and Kind, and its motto is “The Ludlow Experience: Find Greatness Within.” The school is in a Gothic Revival building from the 1920s that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Dr. Moody has led Ludlow since 2018 and received the Lindback Award for Distinguished Principals in 2024.
Ludlow is not geographically within Northern Liberties neighborhood boundaries, but homes in our neighborhood (between Poplar and Girard) are in Ludlow’s catchment area.
Tour Ludlow. Check out the RSVP form for tour dates and times.
Bodine is a criteria-based public high school in Northern Liberties, founded in 1981, with a focus on global learning and world languages. Students can pursue the International Baccalaureate, Advanced Placement courses, and dual enrollment. The 1924 Art Deco building is on the National Register of Historic Places, and its exterior is wrapped in murals and mosaics created with Mural Arts Philadelphia. Admission is through the District’s school selection process; see Bodine’s website for current criteria.
Friends of Bodine. The Friends of Bodine is a parent and community group that supports Bodine’s students and staff.
Volunteer with Bodine students. Bodine students complete 100 hours of community service to graduate and are always looking for neighborhood projects. One-time projects of 2 to 6 hours work best. Have an idea you want us to pass on to the school? Email keenan@nlna.org.
William W. Bodine High School for International Affairs
Grades 9–12 | Principal: Dr. David Brown1101 N. 4th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123 | 215-400-7630 | bodine.philasd.org