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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…

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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

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…

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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 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…

January Teacher of the Month - Anne Olvera

January Teacher of the Month – Anne Olvera

Congratulations to Ms. Anne Olvera on being named Teacher of the Month for January! Ms. Olvera consistently excels in fostering a vibrant learning environment, not only within her classroom but also across the Edwin M. Stanton School community. Her innovative approach to the ELA curriculum transports students on an explorative journey through the diverse cultures...
Dr. Watlington Shares Exciting Progress in Post-Pandemic Academic Recovery

Dr. Watlington Shares Exciting Progress in Post-Pandemic Academic Recovery

More translations coming soon.  SHQIP | عربي | 语 | Français | ខ្មែរ  | Português | Pусский | Español | Việt Dear School District of Philadelphia families, Last week, the School District of Philadelphia received exciting news. Last Wednesday saw the release of the Education Recovery Scorecard – a report released by Harvard University’s Center for…

National School Counseling Week

National School Counseling Week

This week - February 5-9 - we will honor our talented school counselors. We hope you will enjoy reading these profiles as much as we enjoyed creating them. Remember, there are hundreds of other counselors who weren't highlighted here, so make sure to celebrate the counselors that you know on social media using #SDPThankACounselor! Domenic...
District Leadership Delivers Inaugural State of Public Education Address

District Leadership Delivers Inaugural State of Public Education Address

Today, School District of Philadelphia Superintendent Tony B. Watlington, Sr., Ed.D., delivered the first State of Public Education address. Dr. Watlington was joined by Board President Reginald Streater, Esq., Mayor Cherelle Parker and Kathryn Epps Roberson, President & CEO of The Fund for the School District of Philadelphia. “This morning was a testament to the…

District Receives $7.9M Grant to Double Electric Bus Fleet

District Receives $7.9M Grant to Double Electric Bus Fleet

The School District of Philadelphia has received a grant of nearly $8 million from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to double its electric bus fleet. With the additional 20 electric buses the District will acquire through the grant, the School District of Philadelphia will have 40 electric buses by 2027. This is the largest…