Category: News from SDP
A Spring Health Update
SHQIP | عربي | 汉语 | Français | ខ្មែរ | Português | Pусский | Español | Việt March 22, 2024 Dear School District of Philadelphia Families, As the season changes, the weather gets warmer, and we typically engage in more social time with friends, family, and acquaintances. Therefore, we wanted to share this spring health update…
Post-Lottery Review Process for School Year 2024-25
SHQIP | العربية | 汉语 | Français | ខ្មែរ | Português | Русский | Español | Việt March 18, 2024 Dear School District of Philadelphia Families, As we approach the end of school selection for the 2024-2025 school year, we want to share an important update about what is happening in the coming weeks. One…
Preparing Students for Life After Graduation
SHQIP | العربية | 汉语 | Français | ខ្មែរ | Português | Русский | Español | Việt Dear School District of Philadelphia Families, As we get closer to graduation season it’s important to remember that while graduation is an incredible milestone, with proper planning and preparation it can be a bridge to more exciting things,…
February Teacher of the Month – John Taylor-Baranik
Carver High School of Engineering and Science was full of pride as they honored a true pillar of educational excellence, Mr. John Taylor-Baranik, known fondly as "Mr. TB," with the title of Teacher of the Month for February 2024. His role extends beyond the conventional boundaries of an English teacher; Mr. TB spearheads a Senior...
PFT Contract Extension
March 8, 2024 Dear colleagues, I am pleased to announce that at its meeting last night, the Board of Education voted to approve the agreement between the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers (PFT) and the School District of Philadelphia. This one-year contract extension through August 2025 reflects our commitment to supporting and retaining our more than…
Superintendent Offers Statement on One-Year Tentative Agreement with PFT
This morning, the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers (PFT) and School District of Philadelphia jointly announced the settlement of a Tentative Agreement (TA) to a one-year contract extension to the existing Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). (The full PFT release can be found here.) Here is the School District of Philadelphia Superintendent’s official statement related to PFT…
It’s Never Too Early to Prepare for Graduation!
SHQIP | عربي | 语 | Français | ខ្មែរ | Português | Pусский | Español | Việt Dear School District of Philadelphia Families, Graduating from high school ready for success in college, career, and life is an important milestone for your child. No matter your child’s age, it is never too early to start supporting their pathway toward graduation. As the interim report window for term 3 closes, I want to…
Black History Month Employee Spotlights
Joan Carter Williams, 4th Grade Teacher Congratulations to Mrs. Joan Carter Williams, the beating heart of EM Stanton‘s fourth grade and an educator whose dedication knows no bounds. As a cherished member of the Stanton school community, Mrs. Williams has become synonymous with the pursuit of excellence, not only expecting it from her students but…
Inclement Weather Update for February 13
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Philadelphia County through 3:00 PM on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 due to a forecast of wet snow with total accumulations of one to three inches and high winds. Please check your local forecasts for the latest information. The safety and well-being of our students…
Four High Schools Recognized For Improving Female Representation in Computer Science
Four School District of Philadelphia high schools have been awarded the College Board AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award for expanding young women’s access to computer science coursework. Constitution High School, Northeast High School, Philadelphia High School for Girls, and School of the Future were recognized for their work improving gender representation in AP Computer…