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...
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,...
FREE Workforce Development Program through Episcopal Community Services
Episcopal Community Services has an awesome FREE workforce development program called RISE: Resources Independence Success Employment....
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...
Introducing: SAC Academy!
For the first time, School Advisory Councils are mandatory in the District (starting in school year 2016 – 2017), meaning that there are...
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....
