In spring 2019, SDP, in partnership with Mural Arts Philadelphia, was awarded a grant from the William Penn Foundation to redesign schoolyards at three elementary schools into “playful learning areas”–environments designed for children that encourage and reinforce learning outside of the classroom. This brief summarizes the design process.
A report on implementation of the Ninth Grade Academy (NGA) model as described by NGA Assistant Principals at 24 District schools.
Implementation, teacher satisfaction and perceptions of student outcomes, and literacy and attendance rates associated with SDP classroom renovations and professional development.
Results from an annual survey designed to identify the number and nature of external supports in place at each SDP school. This report summarizes District-level findings from the third administration of the Census.
The third installment in a District-Wide Survey series that examines areas of agreement-–and disagreement–-between students, families, and educators.
The second installment in a District-Wide Survey series that examines areas of agreement-–and disagreement–-between students, families, and educators.
This brief provides information on 12th-grade attendance in 2018-19, overall and for various student subgroups.
An overview of results from the 2018-19 District-Wide Survey.
Results from a 2019 teacher survey about implementing Second Step, a social-emotional learning program.
This brief uses data from 2017-18 to provide information on 12th grade attendance records and student demographics.