PPL's Schools
PPL offers a virtually seamless continuum of education, academic support and enrichment programs for children and youth from pre-school through high school
Early Wonders Preschool is a small full-day preschool serving children and their families who are at least 2 years and 9 months to their first day of kindergarten.
PPL sponsors Partnership Academy a K-6 elementary school with connections to over 140 volunteers to students in the school every month through tutor/mentor programs.
MERC and Loring Nicollet alternative high schools offer students options different from the traditional school environment.
PPL also offers a variety of out of school programs
Free, year-round academic and enrichment programs are available to kids living in PPL housing and in connection to PPL facilities. Learn more
Schools News at PPL
Education Forum Attendees Weigh in on Barriers to Success
Results from the feedback and surveys collected during PPL’s Early Childhood Education Forum identify language, money, and awareness as key barriers for families in accessing quality early childhood education. The Forum, held in September 2008, convened educators, parents, non-profit staff, and community leaders to discuss the topic and a wealth of ideas was generated. These were among the foremost issues raised MORE >>
ECFE forum attendees weigh in on key barriers
Many people took the time to attend PPL’s Early Childhood Forum, held in September 2008, to talk about the barriers families face in accessing quality early childhood education. MORE >>
PPL convenes an early childhood education forum
In fall 2008, PPL-convened a forum titled: “We Agree: Now What? A community conversation about the importance of early childhood education and how it can be made accessible to all families.” MORE >>