Family School Partnership Award Winner: Science Leadership Academy High School
As part of its Family Engagement Month celebration in October 2017, the Office of Family and Community Engagement awarded three schools a...
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...
From the Parent's Desk: Michelle Smith
Michelle Smith, a very active parent at Lankenau High School, shares her thoughts on why family engagement is so important - especially...
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...
What's a SAC?!: One Principal shares her experience partnering with families and building a SAC
Principals are responsible for a head-spinning amount of school duties, including managing teachers and staff, overseeing the day-to-day...
New Home & School Council President, New Direction
Home and School Council President Tyrone Patterson, pictured here Superintendent of Schools Dr. William Hite. Home and School...
