Archive for February, 2020
Superintendent William R. Hite, Ed.D. receives 2020 NSFA Superintendent of The Year
National School Foundation Association (NSFA) Selects School District of Philadelphia Superintendent William R. Hite, Ed.D. as 2020 NSFA Superintendent of The Year PHILADELPHIA — School District of Philadelphia Superintendent William R. Hite, Ed.D. will receive the National School Foundation Association’s (NSFA) 2020 Superintendent of the Year Award when the NFSA convenes its 15th annual National…
District Outlines Progress Around Environmental Safety in Schools
District Outlines Progress Around Environmental Safety in Schools at Board Finance and Facilities Committee Meeting Improvements made around inspections and repairs, work continues to better communicate with school communities PHILADELPHIA – The School District of Philadelphia updated the Board of Education at its Finance and Facilities Committee meeting on its progress to date around the…
Myah Blume – January Student of the Month
JANUARY STUDENT OF THE MONTH Name: Myah Blume School: West Philadelphia HS Nominated By: Tonya Oniyama – Dean of Students Rosa Parks, Ida B. Wells, Fannie Lou Hamer – all influential and powerful black female civil rights leaders. Each fought bravely for the empowerment of others, without regard for their personal safety or success. It…
Sybrie Cofield – January Student of the Month
JANUARY STUDENT OF THE MONTH Name: Sybrie Cofield School: South Philadelphia HS Nominated By: Nicole Monsalud – Teacher Certain stories humble you. They force you to think about the opportunities you have been handed, the favors you’ve been given, the blessings that you have – and then to consider what some amazing and influential people…
District Schools Mark Four Consecutive Years of Improvement Citywide on School Progress Report
District Schools Mark Four Consecutive Years of Improvement Citywide on School Progress Report PHILADELPHIA – The School District of Philadelphia marked four consecutive years of improvement among both District-led and charter schools during a celebratory event at William Hunter Elementary School in Kensington. Results from the 2018-2019 School Progress Report (SPR) show that the average…
Charles Blain – December Student of the Month
Charles Blain – December Student of the Month Name: Charles Blain School: Academy at Palumbo Nominated By: Cait Kay – Teacher Charles Blain is a renaissance man. “I was taught from a young age that hard work and being well-rounded will pay off as I get older,” says Charles. “Sometimes it’s overwhelming, but I’ve learned…
Horace Ryans – December Student of the Month
Horace Ryans – December Student of the Month Name: Horace Ryans School: Science Leadership Academy Nominated By: John Kamal – Advisor Some people are natural born advocates. You can tempt them with distractions and you can present them with other things that require their attention, but they are committed, they are dedicated – they want…