Category: News from SDP
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
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
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
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
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…
District Opens Kindergarten Registration for 2024-2025 School Year
Today, the School District of Philadelphia announced its “Thrive At Five” campaign to promote kindergarten registration for the 2024-2025 school year. Parents and guardians are encouraged to register their child(ren), who must be five years old on or before September 1, 2024, now through May 31. Registration can be done online using this online registration…
Superintendent Watlington Announces Reorganization of the Division of Academics Services
Translations coming soon: please use your preferred translation method to read in your language Dear School District of Philadelphia Families, Today, I am announcing the reorganization of the Division of Academic Services. This reorganization will further support the District’s efforts to achieve the Board’s Goals and Guardrails and become the fastest improving, large urban school…
Budget Priority Survey Launch
Dear School District of Philadelphia families, You are invited to participate in the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Priority Survey which opens today, and closes on Monday, February 5, 2024 at 11:59pm. The collective efforts of School District of Philadelphia staff and the support of concerned families and citizens have led to the District experiencing relative…
Fanny Coppin Students Perform Vocals for New PBS KIDS Series Theme Song
A new PBS KIDS series, Lyla in the Loop, debuts next month, highlighting problem-solving and critical thinking skills for kids ages 4-8. And if you listen carefully to the show’s theme song, you will specifically hear the celebration of Philadelphia students. Fanny Jackson Coppin School’s third grade students recorded the vocals for the theme song…
Inclement Weather Update for January 18
When inclement weather or an emergency occurs, the safety and well-being of our students, staff, and working families is our top priority. To the greatest extent possible, the School District of Philadelphia strives to keep schools open for in-person learning to accelerate student achievement. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning which…