Archive for March, 2019
Board of Education Approves District’s Lump Sum Budget for Fiscal Year 2020
PHILADELPHIA — The Board of Education yesterday approved a resolution adopting the $3.36 billion Lump Sum Budget for the School District of Philadelphia for Fiscal Year 2020 (FY20). The budget plan enhances previous investments made in areas such as early literacy and college and career readiness, and supports additional priorities to further improve academic outcomes…
District Releases Action Plan Update Showing Significant Progress Toward Anchor Goals
District making improvements in college and career readiness, early literacy, staffing and fiscal stability for third consecutive year PHILADELPHIA — The School District of Philadelphia’s update around its Action Plan 3.0 released today shows three consecutive years of improvement for city schools, including increasing graduation and early literacy rates, greater fiscal stability and enhanced classroom…
District Celebrates Women’s “Herstory” Month
The School District of Philadelphia is honoring Women’s “Herstory” Month by highlighting women from Philadelphia who have made a difference in the areas of education, arts and entertainment, public service, and business and health. Each week, the District will focus on a different set of women on its social media platforms. Check out #PHLHerstory and…