2026 Student & School Outcomes Report
CSFP again commissioned an outside evaluation firm, QREM, to review standardized test scores for the 2023–2024 and 2024–2025 academic years for CSFP students. The evaluation reviewed 4th and 7th grade Math and Reading/English Language Arts (ELA) standardized test scores and compared them to other students within CSFP schools, as well as public and charter school students. The report shows that CSFP students outperform their peers. […]
Children’s Scholarship Fund Philadelphia Welcomes New Members to Board of Directors
PHILADELPHIA – Children’s Scholarship Fund Philadelphia (CSFP) welcomes two new members to the organization’s Board of Directors. Marcia Zaruba O’Connor and David Landskroner joined CSFP in January to govern the organization and advance its mission over the next three years. CSFP is thrilled to be joined by individuals with knowledge, expertise, and passion for the organization’s mission. Marcia Zaruba O’Connor is the Founder and CEO of The O’Connor […]
CSFP Stateline Interview
CSFP’s President & CEO, Keisha Jordan, spoke with Stateline to discuss the new federal tax credit program and how opting in could benefitPhiladelphia families. This piece provides more detail on the growth of school choice in other states, and Keisha highlights the critical need for school choice funding in Pennsylvania. “Jordan argues the new federal […]
Children’s Scholarship Fund of Philadelphia Opens 2026-2027 Scholarship Applications
New scholarships open to Philadelphia families, providing access to high-quality, tuition-based schools PHILADELPHIA – Today, Children’s Scholarship Fund Philadelphia (CSFP), the largest and most diverse K-8th grade scholarship program in Pennsylvania, has opened its 2026-2027 scholarship lottery application. CSFP is a privately funded program that provides financial access to students from under-resourced Philadelphia families, ensuring […]
Children’s Scholarship Fund Philadelphia Celebrates its Graduating 8th Grade Class with CSFP Day at the Ballpark
CSFP staff and families celebrated the graduating class completing the program and entering high school with a Philly-filled day PHILADELPHIA, PA – On Sunday, May 18th, Children’s Scholarship Fund Philadelphia (CSFP) celebrated its graduating 8th grade students with a special CSFP Day at the Ballpark as the Philadelphia Phillies took on the Pittsburgh Pirates. Five […]
Children’s Scholarship Fund Philadelphia Welcomes New Members to Board of Directors
PHILADELPHIA – Children’s Scholarship Fund Philadelphia (CSFP) welcomes two new members to the organization’s Board of Directors. Ricky Liss and Zeke James join CSFP and will be charged with overseeing the organization and advancing its mission for the future. Board members serve three-year terms. CSFP is thrilled to have such respected and knowledgeable individuals join […]
Children’s Scholarship Fund Philadelphia Awards Thousands of Pre-K-8th Scholarships for the 2025-2026 School Year, Increasing Access to Educational Opportunities
CSFP holds an early surprise celebration followed by Lottery Day, notifying thousands of Philadelphia families of their children’s scholarships PHILADELPHIA, PA – Children’s Scholarship Fund Philadelphia (CSFP), Pennsylvania’s largest and most diverse Pre-K-8th grade scholarship program, held its annual Family Surprise Day to surprise11 families with the news that their children have been selected to […]
Education is personal: Private School Choice Benefits Philadelphia Students
There is no singular education solution that meets the needs of every child, especially our youngest learners. When you put students in the center of the conversation, the answers to the question, “How do we improve educational outcomes?” become far more expansive. Parents and caregivers should be able to make school decisions based on […]
Children’s Scholarship Fund Philadelphia Opens K-8th Grade Applications For 2025 – 2026 School Year With Increased Funding
For the first time since 2022, CSFP scholarship award amounts have increased, giving higher scholarship values for families to attend schools of choice. Children’s Scholarship Fund Philadelphia (CSFP) has officially opened its 2025 – 2026 application season and will award scholarships to families this year at increased amounts. This is the first time in two […]
Three Philadelphia-Based Women Nonprofit Leaders Chosen For Highly Selective Harvard Business School Nonprofit Leadership Program
Local Harvard alumni selected Patricia Wilson Aden, Maddy Booth, and Keisha Jordan to attend weeklong leadership program in Boston, MA Last week, three local women and nonprofit leaders went to Harvard Business School to attend a weeklong immersive workshop titled Strategic Perspectives in Nonprofit Management. Patricia Wilson Aden, President and CEO of the Greater Philadelphia […]