School District of Philadelphia
The School District of Philadelphia is a public Pre‑K–12 school system established in 1818. It is the largest in Pennsylvania and the eighth‑largest in the U.S., serving over 197,000 students across more than 200 district, charter, and alternative schools.
Address: 440 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19130
Phone: (215) 400-4000
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Citadel Awards More Than $100,000 to Teachers, Schools for Heart of Learning’s 25th Anniversary
For a quarter-century, Citadel Credit Union has celebrated the teachers who stay late to help struggling students, inspire confidence in…
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Yass Prize Offers Lifeline Scholarships as Philadelphia Schools Shut Down
When billionaire Jeff Yass and his wife Janine announced a new scholarship program for students affected by Philadelphia’s sweeping school…
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Twin Sisters Fulfill Their Dreams with Elkins Park Restaurant
Twin sisters Maya and Kala Johnstone had always wanted to run their own restaurant, and their dream recently came true…
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FoodChasers Kitchen Founders Turn Passion for Food Into Thriving Enterprise
Twin sisters Maya and Kala Johnstone have transformed their love of food into a successful business, now running FoodChasers Kitchen…
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New Resolution Would Give Philadelphia’s Vacant School Buildings New Life
Philadelphia has about 20 vacant school properties across the city, causing increased pressure from the community to do something with…
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Philadelphia Schools Replace Over 2,400 Old School Water Fountains With New Bottle Filling Stations
The School District of Philadelphia recently installed 2,404 new water bottle filling stations across schools across the city, writes Kristen…
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18 High School Seniors Receive $360,000 in Scholarships from Green Family Foundation, Firstrust Bank
In a powerful show of support for the next generation of changemakers, the Green Family Foundation and Firstrust Bank recently…
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Six Holy Family Graduates Honored with 2025 Lindback Award for Distinguished Teaching
Out of more than 12,000 educators in the School District of Philadelphia, just 60 were selected to receive the 2025…
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Eastern University Grad Named National School Nurse of the Year
Emily Hunter, the school nurse at Rhawnhurst Elementary School in Philadelphia, has been named the 2025 National School Nurse of the…
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PECO’s EV Investment: Rebates, Charging Stations, and Savings Tools to Simplify Your Switch to Electric Vehicles
PECO, Pennsylvania’s largest electric and natural gas delivery company and provider of energy to millions of customers in the Greater…
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Eastern University Alum Named School Nurse of the Year
Eastern graduate Emily Hunter, M.Ed., BS, RN, CSN, has been named the Pennsylvania School Nurse of the Year by the…
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Wynnefield’s George E. Allen Sr. Remembered for His Love of Music and Education
George E. Allen Sr., 87, a pioneering music teacher, musician, and author, passed away on Sunday, March 13 at this…
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Penn State Abington Continuing Education Staffer’s Professional and Personal Work Makes an Impact
Elaine Johnson believes in prioritizing herself and her health and motivating others to do the same to achieve fulfillment in all…
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An Eastern University Grad’s Journey from Cambodian Refugee to Changing Lives as a Philadelphia Principal
While the journey from Cambodia to America was never easy, Daniel Sophara Peou, a 1997 graduate of Eastern University, has…
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As the School District of Philadelphia Continues to Face a Teacher Shortage, Local Educator Rachael Grobman Wants Her Opportunity
Rachael Grobman became a teacher because of her dedication to helping children reach their highest potential. While she currently teaches…
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PECO Customers to Benefit from Infrastructure Investment to Increase Reliability, Resiliency of Local Energy Grid
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships (GRIP) program has awarded a grant to support investments in the…
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This Tale of Two Griffins Illustrates How Church Farm School’s Brotherhood Transcends Generations
In the early 1980s, Jim Hilburt arrived at Church Farm School in Exton with his younger brother, Jeff, after their…
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Philadelphia Public Schools Only Have 4 Certified Librarians, But Universities and Nonprofits Are Stepping Up to Fill The Void
The School District of Philadelphia has 217 public schools and only four certified librarians, but universities and nonprofits are stepping…
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