PSSA Information Available in Multiple Languages
The PSSA examinations started April 3 and conclude May 5. The Office of Translation & Interpretation has produced translated webpages and...
Apply Now: 2017 State Parent Advisory Conference
We're excited to announce that applications are open for the annual State Parent Advisory Conference! The SPAC Conference will happen at...
Family Engagement Best Practices: Creating Inclusive Environments for Spanish Speakers
The Alexander K. McClure School Home and School Association (HSA) recently conducted a successful—and fun!—March meeting, where they...
From the Parent's Desk: Joey McAteer on the Importance of Public Education and Being Engaged
Joey McAteer is a father of two daughters who attend Adaire School in Fishtown. As a former educator himself, he knows the importance of...
Extending Civic Engagement to Your Neighborhood School: One Community Member Takes Steps to Affect C
Mike Chau is a community member of the Francis Scott Key Elementary School’s newly-implemented School Advisory Council. “I’m still...
Roosevelt Elementary School: Putting the FAMILY in Family Engagement
Ginger Glass is always moving. In a single hour, she might call multiple organizations and convince them to donate prizes and food for...
CTE Programs Give Students Real-life Skills, and Self-Esteem, too
Last February, the School District of Philadelphia showcased Career and Technical Education (CTE) through a month-long celebration that...
Families Share Insight on New Report Card Format
The Office of Family and Community Engagement (FACE) knows that when it comes to making important decisions that will affect the lives of...
Voices of the District: Sonia Cooper
Sonia Cooper is the proud mother of Daresha Cooper, an eleventh grader at Kensington Creative and Performing Arts High School. Ms....
Grant Alert! SAC Members, Bring Wellness Programs to Your School
Action for Healthy Kids will award approximately 600 schools with Game On grants for the 2017-2018 school year. These grants provide...
