BIG PICTURE PHILADELPHIA
Education Administration ProgramsPennsylvania, United States11-50 Employees
Big Picture Philadelphia (BPP) operates in the education administration sector, delivering a progressive, project-based curriculum that emphasizes real-world learning. Its program centers on a student-focused approach, pairing small-class rigor with a dedicated advisor, while expanding learning beyond the classroom through internships and service learning. The organization serves high school students in Philadelphia, starting with disengaged or over-credited youth and evolving to support students in a traditional school setting through the Vaux Big Picture High School campus and its Real World Learning opportunities. Founded and based in Philadelphia, BPP began in 2008 with el Centro de Estudiantes and has grown to serve more than 400 students across two public high schools. The model integrates internships and community connections to build skills, resilience, and relationships at school, at home, and in the city. The mission centers on transformative educational experiences for under-served youth, contributing to broader educational reform efforts in the city.