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Participate in the Selection Process for Our Core Instructional Resources

The Office of Curriculum and Instruction would like to invite families and students to participate in helping us refine the selection process for our Core Instructional Resources. In alignment with the Board of Education’s Goals and Guardrails and our goal to become the fastest-improving large urban public school district in the nation, we seek to...

March 30 FACT Workshop Preview: Get What’s Yours Tax Session

What if we told you that there’s an organization in the city that is working to make sure Philly families get help when it comes to doing their taxes and signing up for government benefits? If you’re looking for help with your taxes and need aid when it comes to applying for benefits, getting help...

March 16 FACT Workshop Preview : Drug Use in Philadelphia

A serious topic such as drug use in our city deserves to be talked about by a local expert you can trust. With so much information available, it can be difficult to know where to go or what to pay attention to – what are the signs of serious drug use? What are some myths...

February 23, 2023: Learn About the 211 Violence Prevention Hotline

Did you know there is a number you can call to talk to another person right away at any time about getting help when it comes to gun violence, or help with paying utilities, or even places where you can get clothing? The 211 hotline is provided through partnership between the City of Philadelphia and...

February 16, 2023: Discover the Restorative Practices of the Office of School Safety

For our students and families, the safety of their school is more than important. In a school district as large as ours, there are many important conversations to be had about how schools in our District are helping to keep schools and students safe and what types of practices our Safety Officers are using. We’ve...

FACE’s Ultimate Guide to Report Card Conferences

It’s that time of year again – that’s right, report card conferences are coming up soon! And if you’re searching for the ultimate guide to rocking out your report card conferences and getting all the good you can from meeting with your child’s teachers, you’ve come to the right blog post. Research shows that family...

Coming to FACT on January 31: Legal Rights for Grandfamilies and Kinship Caregivers

For our next FACT workshop, we're hoping to offer resources and support to the numerous older adults that are acting as primary caregivers and/or helping to raise a student in one of our school communities. That’s why we’ve partnered with Supervising Attorney Heather Kelly and SeniorLAW Center for our latest free online Family Academy: Courses &...

Five Fun and Free Ways to Enjoy Winter Break

For the seekers of all things festive, free, and fun this Winter Break, we’ve got you covered! With so much to do and see in our city, you’re sure to find something that will fit your family. Check out our short list of attractions and activities to explore below while schools are closed and stay...

Academic Calendar Feedback Opportunities

Thank you for your participation! The survey is now closed. We are in the initial stages of developing the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 Academic Calendars. Our primary goal is to create calendars that support student learning and meet the needs of our students, families and staff. We want to hear from you! We invite you...

Five Ways You Can Engage with Your Child’s School

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