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Post-Lottery Review Process for School Year 2024-25

SHQIP | العربية | 汉语 | Français | ខ្មែរ | Português | Русский | Español | Việt March 18, 2024 Dear School District of Philadelphia Families, As we approach the end of school selection for the 2024-2025 school year, we want to share an important update about what is happening in the coming weeks. One…

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Preparing Students for Life After Graduation

SHQIP | العربية | 汉语 | Français | ខ្មែរ | Português | Русский | Español | Việt Dear School District of Philadelphia Families, As we get closer to graduation season it’s important to remember that while graduation is an incredible milestone, with proper planning and preparation it can be a bridge to more exciting things,…

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PFT Contract Extension

March 8, 2024 Dear colleagues, I am pleased to announce that at its meeting last night, the Board of Education voted to approve the agreement between the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers (PFT) and the School District of Philadelphia. This one-year contract extension through August 2025 reflects our commitment to supporting and retaining our more than…

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Superintendent Offers Statement on One-Year Tentative Agreement with PFT

This morning, the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers (PFT) and School District of Philadelphia jointly announced the settlement of a Tentative Agreement (TA) to a one-year contract extension to the existing Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). (The full PFT release can be found here.) Here is the School District of Philadelphia Superintendent’s official statement related to PFT…

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It’s Never Too Early to Prepare for Graduation!

SHQIP | عربي | 语 | Français | ខ្មែរ  | Português | Pусский | Español | Việt Dear School District of Philadelphia Families, Graduating from high school ready for success in college, career, and life is an important milestone for your child. No matter your child’s age, it is never too early to start supporting their pathway toward graduation. As the interim report window for term 3 closes, I want to…

Black History Month Employee Spotlights

Black History Month Employee Spotlights

Joan Carter Williams, 4th Grade Teacher Congratulations to Mrs. Joan Carter Williams, the beating heart of EM Stanton‘s fourth grade and an educator whose dedication knows no bounds. As a cherished member of the Stanton school community, Mrs. Williams has become synonymous with the pursuit of excellence, not only expecting it from her students but…

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Inclement Weather Update for February 13

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Philadelphia County through 3:00 PM on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 due to a forecast of wet snow with total accumulations of one to three inches and high winds. Please check your local forecasts for the latest information. The safety and well-being of our students…

Four High Schools Recognized For Improving Female Representation in Computer Science

Four High Schools Recognized For Improving Female Representation in Computer Science

Four School District of Philadelphia high schools have been awarded the College Board AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award for expanding young women’s access to computer science coursework. Constitution High School, Northeast High School, Philadelphia High School for Girls, and School of the Future were recognized for their work improving gender representation in AP Computer…

January Senior of the Month - Mason Krajewski

January Senior of the Month – Mason Krajewski

Mason is not the kind of student who promotes himself. He’s understated, when asked about his accomplishments. But he’s clearly and quietly confident, and calmly articulates where he’s been and where he’s going with a matter-of-factness that comes from a solid place. We were joined during our interview with his nominator, First Sergeant (also referred…

Dr. Watlington Shares Exciting Progress in Post-Pandemic Academic Recovery

Dr. Watlington Shares Exciting Progress in Post-Pandemic Academic Recovery

More translations coming soon.  SHQIP | عربي | 语 | Français | ខ្មែរ  | Português | Pусский | Español | Việt Dear School District of Philadelphia families, Last week, the School District of Philadelphia received exciting news. Last Wednesday saw the release of the Education Recovery Scorecard – a report released by Harvard University’s Center for…