Category: News from SDP
School District and City Open Registration for 2022 Summer Learning Programs
On April 7, the School District of Philadelphia opened registration for its 2022 summer program opportunities. Through partnerships with the City and local organizations, these opportunities will combine project-based learning with extra-curricular programming, providing a fun and safe environment for students to continue learning during the summer months. Summer programming begins on June 27 and…
District Announces 2022 Summer Programs
Interested in summer programs? Visit our dedicated website! Read in your Language: SHQIP | عربي | 汉语 | ខ្មែរ | Français | Português | Pусский | Español | Việt April 7, 2022 Dear School District of Philadelphia Parents and Families, I am happy to announce that registration for School District of Philadelphia Summer Learning Programs is…
District and AG Shapiro Launch Third Annual Career Week
The Philadelphia Inquirer, Mann Center, Sheet Metal Workers – Local 19, And More Participate In 2022 Career Week PHILADELPHIA— The School District of Philadelphia and Attorney General Josh Shapiro kicked off the Office of Attorney General’s Third Annual Career Week, which partners with Philadelphia schools and businesses to introduce students to potential career paths. From…
Generation Citizen Brings Project-Based Civics Programs to the District
Generation Citizen Brings Project-Based Civics Programs to the School District of Philadelphia. Researchers will measure efficacy in randomized control trial PHILADELPHIA, PA — Beginning in the fall of 2022, the School District of Philadelphia will have the opportunity to feature project-based civics education programs from Generation Citizen (GC). GC, a national nonprofit, partners with teachers…
District Announces New Superintendent
Read in your Language (more coming soon): SHQIP | عربي | 汉语 | ខ្មែរ | Français | Português | Pусский | Español | Việt Good Morning, Today, the Board of Education announced the appointment of Tony B. Watlington Sr., Ed.D. as the next Superintendent of the School District of Philadelphia. What a great day for our…
District Looking For Teachers Who Want To Change Tomorrow
District accepting applications for 2022-2023 school year The School District of Philadelphia has launched its “Teach Today. Change Tomorrow.” recruitment campaign to help attract teachers for the 2022-2023 school year. “The pandemic has made it clear – that nothing can replace the importance and impact of a great teacher in a classroom with a student,”…
The 2022 District-Wide Survey is Open Now!
Read in your Language (more coming soon): SHQIP | عربي | 汉语 | ខ្មែរ | Français | Português | Pусский | Español | Việt Dear School District of Philadelphia Parents and Families, The annual District-Wide Survey is open now! The District-Wide Survey is one of the best tools we have to gather your feedback and assess…
School Year 2022-2023 Academic Calendar & Upcoming Engagement Opportunities
Read in your Language: SHQIP | عربي | 汉语 | ខ្មែរ | Français | Português | Pусский | Español | Việt Dear School District of Philadelphia Parents and Families, I am writing today to share this School Year 2022-2023 Academic Calendar, which was approved by the School Board last night, and to invite you to share…
District to Expand Dual Language Program to William Cramp School
William Cramp School students will soon receive the opportunity to get an early start on becoming biliterate and bilingual in English and Spanish. The District’s Dual Language program will be offered to incoming kindergarten students during the upcoming 2022-2023 school year. “Our Dual Language program affirms our commitment to a culturally-responsive education that celebrates the…
District Launches Facilities Planning Process & First Phase of Community Engagement
Read in your Language: SHQIP | عربي | 汉语 | ខ្មែរ | Français | Português | Pусский | Español | Việt Dear School District of Philadelphia Parents & Families, Today, the School District of Philadelphia announced the launch of its Facilities Planning Process (FPP), marking a critical step toward realizing its vision for all children to…