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Arlene C. Ackerman, Ed.D.
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What's New
Taskforce to Release Strategies to Address Dropout Crisis
On September 2, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. the taskforce will hold a press conference to officially release its report and present it to Mayor Nutter and Superintendent Ackerman.
Learn More »District Reorganization Focuses on Instructional Leadership
In a move designed to build on the success demonstrated by the Empowerment Schools model, Superintendent Arlene Ackerman announced fundamental changes to the school district’s regional structure that will focus all district administrators, departments and functions on the work of school improvement.
Learn More »Re-Engagement Center Resource Fair
On Thursday, September 2, from 10:30 to 12 noon, the School District of Philadelphia will host a “Re-Engagement Center Resource Fair” in the Atrium at Central Office, 440 Broad Street. We welcome anyone who is interested in learning about the various educational programs for out-of-school youth and adults. Come back to school and find a pathway that will lead to earning a high school diploma!
Learn More »Superintendent Appoints New Principal for West Philadelphia High School
Superintendent Arlene Ackerman announced the appointment of Osborne (Ozzie) Wright as principal of West Philadelphia High School.
Learn More »Superintendent and SRC name new General Counsel for the School District of Philadelphia
On July 1, 2010, Superintendent Arlene Ackerman and the School Reform Commission named Michael A. Davis, Esq. as The School District of Philadelphia's General Counsel.
Learn More »Superintendent announces appointments to six top leadership positions
Superintendent Arlene Ackerman continues to strengthen the leadership team of The School District of Philadelphia.
Learn More »June 22, 2010 - Press Release: Philadelphia School District Raises More Than $125,000 for March of Dimes
Local District’s Efforts Earn Them Title of Top March for Babies School Team in Pennsylvania.
Learn More »Test scores continue upward trend, preliminary 2009-2010 PSSA results indicate
Preliminary results of the 2009-2010 PSSA test indicate that the School District has achieved its 8th consecutive year of rising system-wide scores. In addition, for the first time more than 50% of students performed at the advanced/proficient level.
Learn More »SRC approves limited expansion of charter schools
At its June 16, 2010 meeting, the School Reform Commission approved modification requests for 17 of 22 petitioning charter schools, but limited the expansion approvals granted to the 2010-2011 school year. The expansion decisions were based on academic performance and capacity to relieve overcrowding.
2009-2010 Charter School Modifications »
2010 Charter Expansion Summary Sheet »
SRC approves five-year renewals for 11 charter schools
At its June 16 meeting, the School Reform Commission granted five-year renewals to 11 Philadelphia charter schools.
Learn More »School Reform Commission Invites Public Comment On Proposed Amendment To Board Policy 233 - Suspension And Expulsion
At its May 26, 2010 meeting, the School Reform Commission (SRC) announced that it would be considering the proposed amendment to Board Policy 233 – Suspension and Expulsion at its June 16, 2010 meeting. Public comment is invited on this proposed amendment to src@philasd.org by Tuesday, June 8, 2010.
Learn More »School Reform Commission adopts $3.2 billion budget for FY 2010-2011
At its May 26, 2010 meeting, the School Reform Commission (SRC) adopted a $3.2 billion School District of Philadelphia budget for 2010 - 2011 which supports initiatives laid out in the District's five-year strategic plan, Imagine 2014.
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- Children come first.
- Parents are our partners.
- Victory is in the classroom and facilitated by a strong instructional leader.
- Leadership and accountability are the keys to success.
- It takes the engagement of the entire community to ensure the success of its public schools.
Take Note:
Next SRC Meeting Wed. September 15th at 2pm
All meetings are held in the Auditorium at 440 N. Broad Street
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