Become a Reading Captain Today!
EVERY BLOCK NEEDS A READING CAPTAIN. Connect families in your neighborhood to reading resources that lead to student success. Right now,...
The Importance of Getting Involved: The Dual Capacity-Building Framework
Studies conducted since the 1980s show that when families are engaged in their child's education, the child performs better academically....
A Back-to-School Message from Superintendent Hite
THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT 440 NORTH BROAD STREET, SUITE 301 PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA 19130...
Attendance for Reading Success
Dear Parents and Other Loving Guardians of Our Youngest Readers: Welcome to the 2017-2018 school year. We want to partner with you to...
A Letter from the Superintendent
Dr. William Hite, the Superintendent of the School District of Philadelphia, offers a summer send-off for families. To view the letter in...
FACE AWARDS 2017!
The FACE Office hosted its first-ever FACE Awards during the End-of-Year Celebration. The Central Office's Auditorium was packed as...
2017 Summer Reading Lists
Reading over the summer is vital to preventing "summer slide." Keep your children learning by selecting one of the great books from these...
End of Year Celebration!
On June 8, 2017, over 500 family members, students, children, staff, and community members came to 440 N. Broad Street to celebrate the...
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...
Summer Reading Strategies for Early Learners
The Instructional Strategies group of Read by 4th has developed a quick one-pager for parents on "Early Reading Skills" - phonemic...
