Category: News from SDP
District, Lindback Foundation Honor Extraordinary Principals for Leadership and Service to School Communities
Seven principals will each receive a $20,000 stipend to benefit their school communities PHILADELPHIA — The School District of Philadelphia and the Christian R. and Mary F. Lindback Foundation of Philadelphia presented seven District principals with the 2022 Lindback Award for Distinguished Principals during a virtual ceremony today. The award, which has been generously funded…
District’s Music Education Program Earns National Recognition for Fourth Consecutive Year
For the fourth year in a row, the School District of Philadelphia has been named a Best Communities for Music Education from The National Association of Music Merchants Foundation (NAMM). Now in its 23rd year, the Best Communities for Music Education designation is awarded to school districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement in efforts to provide…
Important Spring Recess & Health & Safety Updates
Read in your Language (coming soon): SHQIP | عربي | 汉语 | ខ្មែរ | Français | Português | Pусский | Español | Việt April 8, 2022 Dear School District of Philadelphia Families, Next week is Spring Recess. Schools will be closed all week, and both schools and administrative offices will be closed on Friday, April 15th,…
School District and City Open Registration for 2022 Summer Learning Programs
On April 7, the School District of Philadelphia opened registration for its 2022 summer program opportunities. Through partnerships with the City and local organizations, these opportunities will combine project-based learning with extra-curricular programming, providing a fun and safe environment for students to continue learning during the summer months. Summer programming begins on June 27 and…
District Announces 2022 Summer Programs
Interested in summer programs? Visit our dedicated website! Read in your Language: SHQIP | عربي | 汉语 | ខ្មែរ | Français | Português | Pусский | Español | Việt April 7, 2022 Dear School District of Philadelphia Parents and Families, I am happy to announce that registration for School District of Philadelphia Summer Learning Programs is…
District and AG Shapiro Launch Third Annual Career Week
The Philadelphia Inquirer, Mann Center, Sheet Metal Workers – Local 19, And More Participate In 2022 Career Week PHILADELPHIA— The School District of Philadelphia and Attorney General Josh Shapiro kicked off the Office of Attorney General’s Third Annual Career Week, which partners with Philadelphia schools and businesses to introduce students to potential career paths. From…
Generation Citizen Brings Project-Based Civics Programs to the District
Generation Citizen Brings Project-Based Civics Programs to the School District of Philadelphia. Researchers will measure efficacy in randomized control trial PHILADELPHIA, PA — Beginning in the fall of 2022, the School District of Philadelphia will have the opportunity to feature project-based civics education programs from Generation Citizen (GC). GC, a national nonprofit, partners with teachers…
District Announces New Superintendent
Read in your Language (more coming soon): SHQIP | عربي | 汉语 | ខ្មែរ | Français | Português | Pусский | Español | Việt Good Morning, Today, the Board of Education announced the appointment of Tony B. Watlington Sr., Ed.D. as the next Superintendent of the School District of Philadelphia. What a great day for our…
District Looking For Teachers Who Want To Change Tomorrow
District accepting applications for 2022-2023 school year The School District of Philadelphia has launched its “Teach Today. Change Tomorrow.” recruitment campaign to help attract teachers for the 2022-2023 school year. “The pandemic has made it clear – that nothing can replace the importance and impact of a great teacher in a classroom with a student,”…
The 2022 District-Wide Survey is Open Now!
Read in your Language (more coming soon): SHQIP | عربي | 汉语 | ខ្មែរ | Français | Português | Pусский | Español | Việt Dear School District of Philadelphia Parents and Families, The annual District-Wide Survey is open now! The District-Wide Survey is one of the best tools we have to gather your feedback and assess…