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Families Asking Questions (FAQs): "What is Food Insecurity?" with Eat Right Philly

Families Asking Questions (FAQs): “What is Food Insecurity?” with Eat Right Philly

Posted on November 30, 2023
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Categories: Focus on FACE
Lauren Nocito and Teisha Cavanaugh from Eat Right Philly spoke with Focus on FACE as we explore the issue of food insecurity. In this interview, we discussed what puts families at risk and the measures being taken by the District and Eat Right Philly to address this pressing issue within our school communities. FACE: Please...
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2023 Family Engagement Conference

2023 Family Engagement Conference

Posted on October 2, 2023
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Categories: District News
THIS Saturday, October 21, 2023  |  10 AM to 2 PM 440 N Broad Street, Philadelphia PA 19130 The Office of Family and Community Engagement is excited to invite you to the annual Family Engagement Conference: A Roadmap to Student and Family Success! This event is a chance for District families, community members, and staff...
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Families Asking Questions (FAQs): What is School Selection?

Families Asking Questions (FAQs): What is School Selection?

Posted on September 27, 2023
Categories: 10/2023, Community News & Resources, District News, Focus on FACE, Upcoming Events and Opportunities
Families Asking Questions (FAQs): What is School Selection? The 2023-2024 School Selection Process is open now and will close on October 27, 2023, at 11:59pm. Visit the School Selection page to read more details about the process and how your family can participate! Have you considered sending your child to a school outside of your...
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Families Asking Questions (FAQs): Constituent Concerns

Families Asking Questions (FAQs): Constituent Concerns

Posted on August 30, 2023
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Categories: 9/2023, District News, Focus on FACE, Resources
Check out our monthly segment where we are answering your most asked questions surrounding the School District of Philadelphia!  As a new school year rolls around, there may be times when you will need to address a concern or may disagree with a decision or action taken by your child’s school. Through the constituent concern...
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EVERFI & Citizens Post-High School Planning Educational Sessions

EVERFI & Citizens Post-High School Planning Educational Sessions

Posted on April 28, 2023
Categories: District News
EVERFI is partnering with Citizens to host educational sessions next month for School District of Philadelphia families. These events are designed for parents of high school age students and will provide families with guidance on how to prepare and plan for life after graduation. Family members can expect to hear from panelists on topics including:...
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May 18 Workshop Preview: Summertime Opportunities for Students

Posted on April 28, 2023
Categories: 2023 May, Community News & Resources, Family Academy: Courses and Training (FACT), Upcoming Events and Opportunities
As the days get longer and warmer, we here at FACT are looking forward to the summer with our latest workshop. When it comes to those months off from school, staying active and engaged both socially and academically is very important! Whether it is building up a student’s confidence or resume, you’ll learn about how...
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May 25 Workshop Preview: Philadelphia Legal Assistance

May 25 Workshop Preview: Philadelphia Legal Assistance

Posted on April 28, 2023
Categories: 2023 May, Community News & Resources, District News, Family Spotlight, Upcoming Events and Opportunities
Finding a lawyer in our city as a low income resident can be extremely difficult; But what if we told you that most residents that make less than 27,000 a year as an individual could potentially be qualified for free legal help? Our latest workshop is with Philadelphia Legal Assistance (or PLA), where Philadelphia residents...
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How can the School District of Philadelphia support children experiencing the incarceration of a loved one?

How can the School District of Philadelphia support children experiencing the incarceration of a loved one?

Posted on March 31, 2023
Categories: 2023 April, 2023 February, District News, Family Spotlight, Upcoming Events and Opportunities
Nationally, 1 in every 28 children has experienced parental incarceration. The School District of Philadelphia would like to gather information on how we can best support the educational journey of children experiencing parental or familial incarceration. The Office of School Climate and Culture invites you to participate in one of our feedback sessions around this...
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April 13, 2023 Workshop: Keeping Your Family Safe Online

April 13, 2023 Workshop: Keeping Your Family Safe Online

Posted on March 31, 2023
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Categories: 2023 April, Family Academy: Courses and Training (FACT), Focus on FACE
You’ve probably seen your teenager or young person in your life using social media on their phone – but how much do you know about protecting them while they are using it? Do you have a plan for how to stay safe online or know how to spot scams? In today’s digital world, we all...
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Participate in the Selection Process for Our Core Instructional Resources

Participate in the Selection Process for Our Core Instructional Resources

Posted on March 3, 2023
Categories: 2023 March, Community News & Resources, District News, Focus on FACE, Literacy, Upcoming Events and Opportunities
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...
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