Voices of the District: Zulma Guzman
Zulma Guzman came to the United States from El Salvador in 2009. After originally arriving in New York, she moved to Philadelphia with...
How (and Why) One Bilingual Counseling Assistant Goes Above and Beyond the Call of Duty
It’s difficult to catch Bilingual Counseling Assistant Margarita Abuawadeh—not because she’s out the door right when the last bell rings,...
Understanding the Immigrant Experience through Film: I Learn America
The Office of Multilingual Curriculum & Programs, along with the FACE Office's Multilingual Family Support department, has been screening...
Lunch & Learn: Supporting Immigrant and Refugee Students
The Office of Family and Community Engagement is pleased to offer Lunch & Learns to all School District of Philadelphia employees on...
In Review: District-wide Parent & Family Engagement Policy
For the 2017-2018 School Year, the School District of Philadelphia is considering revisions to its policy on parent and family engagement....
Inside the ELECT Fatherhood Conference: Listen to the ELECT Song, Watch the Shoot-Out, and see our T
The inaugural ELECT Fatherhood Conference was a success! Watch videos of the conference, view photos of the attendees, and be sure to...
Teen Dads Write Song Celebrating Fatherhood, Shoot Hoops, and Learn New Skills, too
Male students of the District's ELECT Program gather on the Sixers's court during the first annual ELECT Fatherhood Conference. Music...
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...
FACEtime with Our Staff: Marlicia Johnson, Director of Family Outreach & Education
Marlicia Johnson, as she puts it, is a “proud product of the School District of Philadelphia.” Born and raised in North Philadelphia,...
