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As we come to the end of a long and unprecedented week, we want to take a moment to thank Superintendent Hite, and the many teachers, principals, and school communities who have jumped in feet first to serve our students and communities in this difficult time. As always, student learning remains our first priority, and…
Due to the extraordinary circumstances brought about by the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, The Philadelphia Board of Education is cancelling two committee meetings scheduled for Thursday, March 19. Both the Finance and Facilities Committee meeting and the Student Achievement and Support Committee meeting will be cancelled. As we all adjust to respond to the critical challenges…
The Board of Education (“Board”) is announcing temporary measures in place for its upcoming public meetings in order to limit risk of exposure to COVID-19 (coronavirus), a public health matter. These measures are in place starting with the scheduled March 19, 2020 committee meetings. The Board will continue to post the latest update on our…
At the October Action Meeting the Board of Education approved a number of bond transactions designed to fund necessary capital improvements and refund certain bonds to achieve savings. The District generated $530 million for its Capital Improvement Program, which will enable a more comprehensive approach to work on the District’s facilities. A portion of the…
On October 10th, the Board of Education announced it would consider the recommendation of non-renewal of Olney Charter High School and the non-renewal of John B. Stetson Charter School. Below are links to the hearing officer’s reports: Hearing Officer Report – Olney Charter High School Hearing Officer Report – John B. Stetson Charter School: ASPIRA,…
On Wednesday, May 1 the Philadelphia Charter Schools Office received an application to form a Multiple Charter School Organization (MCSO) from Freire Charter School. According to the Pennsylvania Charter Law, the Board of Education most vote on the MCSO application within 45 days of receipt. The Board will schedule a special meeting to hear from…
The Board of Education’s Charter Schools Office has announced that it has received revised charter applications for two proposed charter schools: Joan Myers Brown Academy: A String Theory Charter School and Tacony Academy Charter School at St. Vincent’s. The Board of Education denied the original charter applications for these proposed charter schools in February 2019….
Today, the The School District of Philadelphia’s Charter Schools Office (CSO) released the 2018 Annual Charter Evaluations (ACEs) for 72 Philadelphia charter schools. Any Philadelphia brick and mortar charter school not being evaluated for renewal during 2018-2019 will receive an ACE. The 2018 ACE primarily reflects the performance of charter schools during the 2017-2018 school…
Today, the The School District of Philadelphia’s Charter Schools Office (CSO) released the 2018 Annual Charter Evaluations (ACEs) for 72 Philadelphia charter schools. Any Philadelphia brick and mortar charter school not being evaluated for renewal during 2018-2019 will receive an ACE. The 2018 ACE primarily reflects the performance of charter schools during the 2017-2018 school…
The Board of Education has selected 13 Philadelphians for its first Parent and Community Advisory Council. Members of the Council represent a diverse group of stakeholders including community members, faith-based leaders, and former educators. The Council will serve as an additional link between the Board of Education and Philadelphia communities. “We are grateful to have…