Category: News from SDP
NAEP Results Show the School District of Philadelphia is One of the Nation’s Leaders in Post-Pandemic Academic Recovery
Shqip | العربية | 汉语 | Français | ខ្មែរ | Português | Русский | Español | Việt Dear School District of Philadelphia Community, Yesterday, the Nation’s Report Card, which was first administered in 1969 and is given every two years in all 50 states and 26 urban districts, was released. It showed that the School…
School District of Philadelphia Reaffirms Commitment to Safe and Welcoming Schools for All
SHQIP | عربي | 汉语 | Français | ខ្មែរ | Português | Pусский | Español | Việt Dear School District of Philadelphia Community, In light of recent events, I am sharing this message today to reaffirm the School District of Philadelphia’s commitment to creating safe, welcoming spaces for our students and families, in alignment with the…
AMY at James Martin Community Celebrates Topping Off
Set to be the sixth newly constructed, innovative school over the last decade in the School District of Philadelphia The School District of Philadelphia, along with local developer Mosaic Development Partners JV and general contractor, Daniel J. Keating Company, celebrated the Topping Off of the new AMY at James Martin school in Port Richmond. Attendees…
Graduation Rates, Student Success Increases Through Innovative 9th Grade Strategy
The School District of Philadelphia (SDP) today announced it is expanding its strategy for 9th Grade On-Track (9GOT), increasing the number of high schools participating in its 9th Grade Success Network to 32 by the 2026 – 2027 school year. The 9GOT strategy helps teachers, administrators, and staff identify individualized support that incoming ninth graders…
Inclement Weather Update January 21
January 20, 2025 Dear School District of Philadelphia Community, I hope you are enjoying this Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and celebrating it as a Day of Empowerment and Unity. Whatever you are doing today, I hope you remain safe in the snow and cold. Due to the inclement weather and freezing temperatures, all District…
MLK Day of Service Message 2025
SHQIP | عربي | 语 | Français | ខ្មែរ | Português | Pусский | Español | Việt Dear School District of Philadelphia Families, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once said, “The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically.” As we welcome 2025, his profound insights continue to motivate our efforts and dedication within Philadelphia’s educational landscape. We are working hard and strategically to realize…
Denis Paladino – Senior of the Month December 2024
A warm congratulations to Denis Paladino, graduating senior from Kensington Health Sciences Academy. Just about four years ago, Denis and his 2 younger siblings came to settle in with his aunt and uncle, after a tumultuous few years moving around quite a bit. Now, he is part of a family of 10, including cousins he…
Mia Mendoza – Senior of the Month December 2024
In a city of countless student stories, one shines particularly bright this month. Mia Mendoza, a senior at Jules E. Mastbaum High School, has been named Senior of the Month for the School District of Philadelphia – an honor that barely captures the spirit and determination of this remarkable young woman. Walk into Mastbaum’s Panther…
Ethan Feuer – Teacher of the Month December 2024
Some teachers change lives. Others build entire communities. Ethan Feuer does both. As the School District of Philadelphia announces its Teacher of the Month, the choice couldn't be clearer. Mr. Feuer represents everything we hope to see in our educators – not just teaching, but transforming lives with an energy that seems to know no...
Launch of New Districtwide Customer Service Platform
The School District of Philadelphia now offers a new, convenient way for families, students, staff, and community members to engage with the District through a new platform called Let’s Talk — a cloud-based, AI-powered customer service platform by K12 Insight. “Partnering with parents and families is critical as we Accelerate Philly, and Let’s Talk serves…