Fifteen Philly high schools recommended for system-wide accreditation
07/19/2021 - 14:43
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The recognition will go a long way in improving the overall school experience for students in the city.
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The recognition will go a long way in improving the overall school experience for students in the city.
¿Qué esperar de la reapertura presencial en las escuelas de Filadelfia?
02/18/2021 - 18:10
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Las escuelas de la ciudad volverán a abrir sus puertas para un aprendizaje presencial limitado el 1 de marzo.
What lies ahead for reopening in-person learning in Philadelphia schools?
02/18/2021 - 11:26
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Schools in the city are now set to reopen for limited in-person learning on March 1.
Una nueva encuesta revela la persistencia de las dudas sobre el ICE de Filadelfia
02/11/2021 - 23:35
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Entre diciembre de 2020 y enero de 2021, la organización entrevistó a unos 350 empleados sobre las políticas de ICE del distrito.
New Juntos survey reveals the persistence of systemic uncertainty around ICE policies in the School District of Philadelphia
02/11/2021 - 23:23
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Between December of 2020 and January of 2021, the organization interviewed around 350 employees about the district’s ICE policies.
Profesores y políticos de Filadelfia se manifiestan en contra de la reapertura de las escuelas en medio de la pandemia
02/08/2021 - 16:03
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En un cambio de última hora, la ciudad anunció que los profesores no estarían obligados a presentarse en sus aulas el 8 de febrero.
Philadelphia teachers, political reps, show out against school reopening amid COVID-19 concerns
02/08/2021 - 12:14
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In a late-night switch, the city announced that teachers would not be mandated to report to their classrooms on Feb. 8.
Building community, supporting student leadership at Kensington Health Sciences Academy
12/06/2018 - 12:42
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Antonio Romero has used his three years so far as community schools coordinator at Kensington Health Sciences Academy to define the role and contribute to the school’s ongoing growth.
Construyendo la comunidad, apoyando el liderazgo estudiantil en la Academia de Ciencias de la Salud Kensington
12/06/2018 - 12:35
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Durante sus tres años como coordinador en la Academia de Ciencias de la Salud Kensington (KHSA, por sus siglas en inglés), Antonio Romero ha trabajado duramente para contribuir al crecimiento continuo de la escuela.
Un nuevo año, una nueva era en la educación de Filadelfia
08/30/2018 - 03:03
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Coincidiendo con el comienzo del nuevo curso, el Superintendente del Distrito Escolar de Filadelfia, el Dr. William Hite, reflexiona sobre el retorno al control local, las prioridades del Distrito y cómo garantizar que las escuelas sean “espacios seguros” para todos los niños, independientemente de su estado migratorio o procedencia.
Ringing in a new year, a new era in Philadelphia education
08/24/2018 - 16:13
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As school kicks off early this year, School District of Philadelphia Superintendent Dr. William Hite reflects on the return to local control, the District’s priorities, and how to ensure schools are “safe spaces” for all children regardless of their immigration status or background.
El Distrito Escolar ofrece servicio de registro y atención especial a estudiantes ESOL
08/07/2018 - 14:34
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El centro de asesoramiento multilingüe del Distrito Escolar inauguró el lunes pasado su séptimo programa anual de inscripciones y asesoramiento especial para estudiantes y familias que no tienen el inglés como primera lengua.
School District offers special registration, assessment for students who speak languages other than English
07/31/2018 - 17:15
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This week, the School District’s Multilingual Access Center kicked off its seventh annual Special Registration and Assessment program for students and families who speak a language other than English.
Shaping the Future of Philly’s Schools
07/12/2018 - 09:33
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Puerto Rican education advocate Leticia Egea-Hinton is an integral part of the School District’s historic transition to local control.
Formando el futuro de las escuelas de Filadelfia
07/12/2018 - 09:27
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Conoce a Leticia Egea-Hinton: Esta líder puertorriqueña es parte integral de la histórica transición del Distrito Escolar a control local.
The debut of the new Philadelphia Board of Education
07/10/2018 - 16:25
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On Monday, the nine representatives who assumed local control of the School District on July 1 introduced themselves to the community and decided on their governance structure.
Puerto Rican, advocate for vulnerable city populations to serve on Philly Board of Ed.
04/04/2018 - 17:17
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Leticia Egea-Hinton is one of nine Philadelphians appointed to the city’s Board of Education, which will assume local control of the School District for the first time in 16 years this July.
Students, elected officials discuss gun violence in Philadelphia
03/29/2018 - 14:19
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In the wake of March for Our Lives and national movement on gun reform, youth examine the causes and effects of gun violence in the city at the PHL Youth Talks event.
Nominating panel selects 18 additional candidates for Philly School Board
03/16/2018 - 18:12
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After Mayor Kenney’s request for additional candidates in an effort to ensure the diversity of the new school board, the nominating panel presented 18 additional names on March 16 at a public meeting at City Hall.
Walking out and speaking up for gun reform
03/14/2018 - 18:52
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Philadelphia students and school community members joined tens of thousands across the country in the National School Walkout demonstration.
Listos los candidatos para la nueva Junta Escolar de Filadelfia
02/27/2018 - 19:10
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Alcalde Kenney escogerá a los nueve miembros del organismo de una lista de los 27 finalistas seleccionados por el panel de nominación, de los cuales dos son bilingües.
Nominating panel submits candidates for Philadelphia's new school board
02/27/2018 - 11:17
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Of the 27 candidates submitted by the education nominating panel for Mayor Kenney's consideration to appoint to the nine-seat School Board, two are bilingual.
Nominating panel members call for diversity, representation in new school board
02/05/2018 - 11:51
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“We ideally are working towards a much more responsive board that understands the needs of the community better, but is also accountable as they are from our community,” said nominating panel member Peter Gonzales.
School District goes green for Eagles
02/01/2018 - 17:08
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Schools around the district are showing their Eagles spirit and cheering on the birds in every language in preparation for the Super Bowl on Sunday.
City extends application deadline for Philadelphia Board of Education candidates
01/30/2018 - 13:13
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The nominating panel calls for more time, more applicants in next step of returning the School District of Philadelphia to local control.