Schools will be closed for spring break March 25-28th.
All administrative offices and schools will be closed Friday, March 29th in observance of Good Friday.
We welcome students back on Monday, April 1!
A few more spots left in Need in Deed’s Teacher Network for 2021-2022! The application deadline is Friday, June 4. 3rd-8th grade teachers! Join Need in Deed’s Teacher Network Today! Need in Deed provides FREE professional development and support to bring student-centered, community-centered service-learning to 3rd-8th grade teachers in Philadelphia schools. Using our My Voice…
The ELA Curriculum Team is inviting K-3 ELA teachers to join curriculum review sessions for the newly developed K-3 curriculum units. All teacher stakeholder sessions can be found on Cornerstone for either June 7th or June 8th from 3:30pm-4:30pm. These sessions are scheduled by grade level and teachers should register for the grade level that…
We have been able to substantially increase the stipend for the Middle School Science Equity Cohort: Participants who complete the summer program will now receive $1500 for 8 days of training, plus an additional $100 after participating in coaching during the school year. Participants will also get hands-on science lab materials for an entire phenomenon-based…
Apply by June 20 for a Chance at a Full Scholarship Here are the details: The HBCU Graduate Scholarship is open to new education students who graduated from a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) and who will start their first class at ACE during the August 23 term. Each year, two (2) full scholarships*…
Need in Deed provides FREE professional development and support to bring student-centered, community-centered service-learning to 3rd-8th grade teachers in Philadelphia schools. Using our My Voice framework, students learn practical applications for what they are studying in the classroom and engage in meaningful service in their schools and communities. Our program support includes approximately 35 hours…
Learn from MIT and Penn professors to use online simulations to develop core biology content and practices, aligned with the NGSS. The course provides a cutting-edge curriculum that is ready to implement with a number of high-quality, teacher-tested resources. There is an optional extension around teaching entry-level coding to students. Learn more here! You can…
Narrative 4, a global organization driven by artists, shaped by educators and led by students, is offering its free Story Exchange Program, which offers participants the opportunity to tell their partner’s story using the first person. Students work in pairs to share their stories, and then their partners come back to a full class or…
Access a FREE Hybrid Lab program developed and delivered by Engineering Tomorrow. Teacher Guides include the National STEM Standards and curriculum connections. When you register for a lab, all students will receive individual “Engineer’s Toolkits,” including all necessary materials and equipment. Labs are designed for independent and self-paced learning using Interactive Student Workbooks and can…
Our free Teacher Talks are held on Thursdays from 4:00–5:00 pm. For each Talk, 1 hour of Act 48 credit is available for PA teachers. Relax, have a drink, and learn within a supportive community of educators! The Teacher Talk Series is designed to help you de-stress and relax after a long day of virtual…
The Penn Museum can provide free virtual workshops for classrooms in the School District of Philadelphia. We can accommodate any grade level, although options are more limited for lower elementary. If you are interested in learning more, please sign up using this link. For more information, please contact Emily Hirshorn via email hirshorn@upenn.edu.