For nearly our entire lifetime, students were not directly involved in the governing of the District. However, we, the students spend most of our time in our schools and are directly impacted by decisions of the School Board. That’s why we are so excited and grateful to act as Student Board Representatives and bring student…
9 individuals make up the Board of Education. While we have varying professional backgrounds and interests, the one thing that we have in common is our passion to improve the quality of education for the children of Philadelphia. We have participated in listening sessions, visited schools, and met with parents and community members to learn…
Our committee meetings give us a better opportunity to engage with our constituents who attend the meetings. Often we are able to give speakers more time to share their testimony (without a timer) and we are able to respond to their questions, or connect them to the appropriate District staff. We want to be able…
After we were appointed as a new Board of Education one of our first priorities was to get into the community to hear from our constituents. We participated in a five-part listening tour to learn about the education issues that are most important to Philadelphians. It is essential that we know what is being done…
We want to better engage with the communities we serve and address key District governance matters. One way that we are working toward this is through our [developing] Parent & Community Advisory Council. We are in the process of selecting 12 individuals who will work together to develop plans that produce real results and encourage…
In order to live up to its name, the District Partnerships and Community Engagement committee has committed to participating in meetings across all areas of our Philadelphia community. The goal of having meetings in the community is to meet with community partners in various neighborhoods across the school district to learn of partnerships in action…
Alfredo is very active in his school and in his community. He is on Masterman’s School Advisory Council, the Superintendent’s Advisory Council, City-Wide Student Government, Philadelphia Youth Commission, All-City Orchestra, YoYo Club at Clemente Rec Center, and is an Alter Server at St. Andrew’s Church. We sat down with Alfredo to learn more about what…
Julia Frank, a senior at Northeast High School, is an entrepreneur, holds a part-time job and is actively involved in her community. She is the owner of City Slickers Lip Balm Co., works at Ernie’s Pizzeria, and is a Red Cross/CPR certified babysitter. She has also volunteered at Kenbrook Camp, Children’s Nursery Caretaker, and Spirit…
At the first public meeting for the new Board of Education each Board member shared individual statements about their vision for the work ahead. Each message was filled with hope and excitement about the progress that is taking place in Philadelphia’s public schools and appreciation for Philadelphia’s community of educators and families. Click here to read…