Category: News from SDP
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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Registration for Centralized Tutoring Opens Today
SHQIP | عربي | 语 | Français | ខ្មែរ | Português | Pусский | Español | Việt September 20, 2023 Dear School District of Philadelphia Families, The School District of Philadelphia is committed to supporting students on their academic journeys both at school and in classrooms, and after the school day ends. One of the ways we aim to do that –…
School District of Philadelphia Mourns Beloved Education Advocate Constance E. Clayton, Ed.D
Constance E. Clayton, Ed.D., who served as the School District of Philadelphia’s Superintendent of Schools from 1982-1993 passed away on Monday, September 18, 2023.
Join us in celebrating Latine/ Hispanic Heritage Month
September 15, 2023 Dear School District of Philadelphia Families, Beginning today, September 15 thru October 15, the School District of Philadelphia is celebrating Latin/Hispanic Heritage Month. This month is a national celebration to honor the history, culture and influence of current and past generations from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. Founded…
The School Selection Process for the 2024-25 School Year Opens Tomorrow
September 14, 2023 Dear School District of Philadelphia Families, I am excited to announce that the school selection process for the 2024-2025 school year opens tomorrow, Friday, September 15, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. The School District of Philadelphia school selection process allows students currently in pre-kindergarten through 11th grade to apply to attend any District…
Extreme Heat Update
September 6, 2023 Dear School District of Philadelphia Families, This afternoon we’re providing an update regarding this week’s extreme heat notice. All schools listed last Friday, in addition to the schools listed below, will have a three hour early dismissal for the remainder of the week: Wednesday, September 6 to Friday, September 8, 2023. Dismissal…