Category: News from SDP
District Outlines Progress Around Environmental Safety in Schools
District Outlines Progress Around Environmental Safety in Schools at Board Finance and Facilities Committee Meeting Improvements made around inspections and repairs, work continues to better communicate with school communities PHILADELPHIA – The School District of Philadelphia updated the Board of Education at its Finance and Facilities Committee meeting on its progress to date around the…
District Schools Mark Four Consecutive Years of Improvement Citywide on School Progress Report
District Schools Mark Four Consecutive Years of Improvement Citywide on School Progress Report PHILADELPHIA – The School District of Philadelphia marked four consecutive years of improvement among both District-led and charter schools during a celebratory event at William Hunter Elementary School in Kensington. Results from the 2018-2019 School Progress Report (SPR) show that the average…
Board of Education Recognizes National Board Certified Teachers
PHILADELPHIA — On Thursday, January 30 the Board of Education recognized 24 National Board Certified Teachers (NBCT); 18 newly certified teachers and 6 renewals. The Board members and Superintendent William R. Hite gathered with the new NBCTs and their mentors to celebrate the teachers accomplishments and recognize their hard work. “While it can sometimes be…
School District Statement Re: Environmental Safety at McClure
PHILADELPHIA — The School District of Philadelphia has issued the following statement regarding environmental safety at Alexander McClure Elementary School: “Nothing is more important than the health and safety of our students and staff. Our commitment to this guiding principle is evident by our actions — in closing schools, sealing off areas of concern, expanding…
School District Highlights Expansive Computer Science Offerings Across the City
School District Highlights Expansive Computer Science Offerings Across the City This Computer Science Education Week, focus is on coding, robotics programs and other STEM-related activities PHILADELPHIA — Wednesday, December 11, the School District of Philadelphia recognized its 8th annual Computer Science Education Week with a visit to Henry A. Brown School, where Dr. William R....
Breaking Ground on New Facility for Powel, SLAMS Schools
School District and Drexel to Break Ground on New Facility for Powel, SLAMS Schools in West Philadelphia PHILADELPHIA — The School District of Philadelphia and Drexel University held a ceremonial groundbreaking, Monday, Dec. 9 for a building that will house two public schools in West Philadelphia. The School District of Philadelphia will lease the building...
Teachers of the Month for October and November!
October's Teacher of the Month is Marcel Reynolds. Marcel is an Autistic Support teacher at Frankford High School who, according to her nominator, Principal Michael Calderone, has established herself as a leader among her peers despite being new to Frankford. Marcel works hard to ensure that her school is an effective learning organization and that her...
Dobbins Unveils “Extreme School Makeover”
Dobbins Unveils “Extreme School Makeover” $39 million investment improves classrooms, builds new CTE labs, replaces several critical building systems, and more PHILADELPHIA – The School District of Philadelphia today celebrated the unveiling of $39 million in renovations at Murrell Dobbins Career and Technical Education (CTE) High School as part of the school’s “Extreme School Makeover.”...
New Livestock Center at W.B. Saul High School
School District Cuts Ribbon on New Livestock Center at W.B. Saul High School Superintendent and Pa. Dept. of Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding Celebrate Dedication with School Principal, Teachers and Students PHILADELPHIA — The School District of Philadelphia celebrated the dedication of the new, 3,900 square foot Livestock Center at W.B. Saul High School, the state’s...