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2018 Reflections: Committee Meetings in the Community

2018 Reflections: Committee Meetings in the Community

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 Pratico, Student Board Rep

Q&A with Alfredo Praticò, Student Board Representative

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 Franks, Student Board Rep

Q&A with Julia Frank, Student Board Representative

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…

Board Members Share their Vision for the Work Ahead

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…