PLA Featured in NY Publication for Helping Students Achieve

"We really love our scholars..and we want to make sure that they are getting the education they deserve."

Merrillville School HIAT Joins the PLA Network

A new school is joining the Phalen Leadership Academy network. The Higher Institute of Arts and Technology (HIAT) located in Merrillville, Indiana is in the process of joining the PLA family.

PLA Scholar Featured on WISH TV

A 3rd grade scholar at Phalen Leadership Academies (PLA) has added a rare accolade to her name—author. Samiah Turner, who participates in PLA’s STEMNASIUM partnership has released her debut autobiography “My Life as an 8-Year Old Engineer.”

Education Week Features Partnership between Indianapolis Public Schools and Phalen Leadership Academies

Creating District-Charter Alliances – Meet Lewis Ferebee, 2016 Leader to Learn From

PLA Expands to Tampa

As the story goes, Phalen Leadership Academies (PLA) started as a summer program, expanded into innovative charter schools, and now, with the support of excellent staff, PLA has sparked partnerships with school districts across the country to improve the educational experiences of scholars. Now, PLA’s next stop is Tampa, Florida.

All PLA-JRP 8th Graders Eligible for Full-Ride College Scholarships

All 8th grade scholars at James and Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy (JRPLA) have been given a golden opportunity to have their college tuitions paid in full by Indiana’s 21st Century Scholars Program–saving parents and scholars up to $40,000 in college tuition.

Elementary Students Build Drones, Mobile Apps, and Excitement for STEM

PLA Detroit Charter Schools to Continue in Excellence

PLA is working with both Central Michigan University (CMU) and the MECC Board to have CMU as their new charter authorizer for Stewart, Trix, and Murphy Academies in Detroit.​