Category: News from SDP
District Students Participate in DesignPhiladelphia
For the first-time ever, School District of Philadelphia students from the Fashion and Communications Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs are participating in the DesignPhiladelphia Festival, a showcase of Philadelphia’s local design talent, presented by Thomas Jefferson University.
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Fall Health Update
October 10, 2023 Dear School District of Philadelphia Families, Welcome back for the 2023-2024 school year! As we prepare for the cold and flu season, we wanted to share some information and announcements that will help support you in staying healthy this fall. School District of Philadelphia Benefits Navigator Last month, the School District entered…
Leveling Update
Learn why the leveling process is important, how we make decisions based on the data, and how you can be a part of the process.
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Honoring Hispanic Heritage Month: Employee Spotlight
Rose N. Rodriguez, Bilingual Secretary at Southwark School Rose has served at the District for almost five years. Rose was nominated by Principal Lukov, who gushed over his entire staff, but singled out Rose without hesitation. Principal Lukov nominated Rose for the great work she is doing and the impact that she has on the…
Two District Teachers Receive State Honors
Two School District of Philadelphia teachers have been recognized by the state of Pennsylvania and are now being considered for Teacher of the Year at the regional, district, and national levels.
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Honoring Hispanic Heritage Month: Employee Spotlight
Hector Cruz, School Safety Officer Officer Cruz started working for the School District of Philadelphia in 1997. Since then, he’s served at multiple schools making a positive impact on the students and staff across the city. Officer Cruz first served as a School Police Officer at his alma mater, Thomas Edison High School. He served…
District Kicks Off Digital Inclusion Week
In celebration of Digital Inclusion Week, the School District of Philadelphia is raising awareness around its efforts to teach students digital skills to improve digital literacy and equity in our schools. Digital Inclusion Week, held October 2-6, is an annual awareness week that celebrates organizations bridging the digital divide and promoting digital equity.
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This Week is Digital Inclusion Week!
October 2, 2023 Dear School District of Philadelphia Families, This week is Digital Inclusion Week – an initiative that highlights the importance of digital literacy and equity, and asks us all to acknowledge that everyone deserves the opportunity to use technology to live, learn, work, and thrive. The School District of Philadelphia, as outlined in…
New District and Temple University Hospital Partnership Connects Students to Pathways in Healthcare
A new partnership between the District and Temple University Hospital aims to provide students with skills, knowledge and hands-on experience to pursue a career in a traditional healthcare setting, working in nontraditional roles.
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District officially launches a new approach to teacher professional development to boost student learning through arts integration grant
makeSPACE is a new arts integration program designed by Creative Engagement Lab and adapted for seventh and eighth grade educators. The program will expand into twelve more schools in 2023.
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