PHILADELPHIA – Today, The School District of Philadelphia opened kindergarten pre-registration for the 2017-18 school year for children who will be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2017, or for children who are 6 years old and did not attend kindergarten. “Enrollment in kindergarten is one of the first steps parents can take…
PHILADELPHIA – Today, The School District of Philadelphia announced its first receipt of funds from fees generated from rideshare companies like Uber and Lyft. The funds, totaling $357,593.31, will go to the School District’s General Operating Fund. “I want to thank the entire Philadelphia delegation for leading the fight to pass legislation ensuring the children…
Philadelphia, PA – Last October, as part of The School District of Philadelphia’s work of creating great schools close to where children live, the District identified 11 schools that required immediate academic attention and additional support so students attending those schools could have high-quality learning opportunities moving forward. “Every school has strengths and challenges, and…
PHILADELPHIA—Today, the School Reform Commission approved with conditions the charter application of KIPP Parkside Charter School. The K-8 school will be located in the West Philadelphia Parkside neighborhood and will serve 860 students when fully enrolled. “At the end of the day our #1 focus is improving learning opportunities for the children of Philadelphia. This…
PHILADELPHIA — In its tenth anniversary of honoring exemplary Philadelphia public teachers, The Christian R. and Mary F. Lindback Foundation will exceed $3 million in awards granted and expand eligibility to more deserving teachers throughout The School District of Philadelphia. This year 7 Lindback Awards for Distinguished Principal Leadership and 60 Lindback Awards for Distinguished…
PHILADELPHIA – Approximately 1,165 students in The School District of Philadelphia have been provided the opportunity to see the Academy Award-nominated film Hidden Figures, thanks to a donation of over $13,000 from a group of Philadelphia-based employees from DuPont and Deloitte. The positive experience allowed students to learn about the contributions of African-American innovators as…