How to Have Successful Parent-Teacher Conferences
Research shows that student achievement increases when parents, students, and teachers work as a team. A parent-teacher conference is an...
First-Ever Family Conference, A Roadmap to Navigating the School District of Philadelphia, is a HUGE
The last place you would expect to see droves of families and kids the Saturday morning before Halloween would be the School District of...
Hill Harper Visits the School District of Philadelphia
On Friday, October 13, actor and author Hill Harper spoke to families, staff, students, and community members at 440 N. Broad Street in...
Barry Elementary: Crafting a Meaningful Volunteer Experience
Very often when people are eager to volunteer in a School District of Philadelphia school they feel overwhelmed and confused. They ask,...
Family Leadership Award High School Level Winner: Joseph Santore
The School District of Philadelphia established the Family Leadership Award to recognize outstanding family leaders in our schools who,...
Family Leadership Award Middle School Level Winner: Crystal Dailey
The School District of Philadelphia established the Family Leadership Award to recognize outstanding family leaders in our schools who,...
Family Leadership Award Elementary School Level Winner: Jeanette Rivera
The School District of Philadelphia established the Family Leadership Award to recognize outstanding family leaders in our schools who,...
Family School Partnership Award Winner: Bodine High School
Focus on FACE will highlight each of our Family School Partnership Award Winners over the next 3 months. First up is Bodine High School...
What do Philadelphia "Back to School Nights" Look Like to an Out-of-Towner?
This article was written by Jessica Maharaj, an AmeriCorps VISTA in the Office of Family and Community Engagement. Jessica is from...
Family Engagement Around the World: Scotland
In Scotland, families are highly encouraged to become more involved in their child’s education. In fact, family engagement is one of the...
