Category: News from SDP
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…
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…
