My Philadelphia Schools cabinet is prepared to lead in turbulent times as we launch a new school year! #AcceleratePhilly #Joy

It’s a party as Mayor Parker and Superintendent Dr. Tony B. Watlington Sr. welcome Edmonds Elementary students on Day One of Philadelphia Schools classes. KYW Newsradio - NOW ON 103.9 FM! #phled

As we ring the bell on the 2024-2025 school year, I'm excited to welcome back our students and families! Huge thanks to our amazing @phlschools employees for their tireless efforts to prepare for a successful year. Learn more: bit.ly/welcomeback_SY… #PHLED #RingTheBellPHL

Here's what we've accomplished this summer, and what our focus will be this school year: youtu.be/yKLKpXi6HzM #PHLED #RingTheBellPHL

Kudos for being a great School Board President and Dad, President Streater! #PhillyProud

A sincere thank you to every parent, teacher, school board member, and everyone in between, for coming together to provide our children with the access to learn, grow, and reach their fullest potential this school year.

It was an honor to join our mayor, school board president, elected officials, and families this morning as we welcomed our scholars back to school! #AcceleratePhilly #Joy

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Yesterday was historic as I stood with Rep. Brendan Boyle, AFT Pres. Randi Weingarten 🇺🇸💪🏿👩‍🎓🟣🌴🥥, Arthur Steinberg & all our union presidents to advocate for more federal funding to support K-12 schools. Philadelphia Schools invested the money wisely and got a return on our investment! #Phled

So thrilled to kick off school year 24-25 with @Phillymayor Cherelle Parker, other elected officials, @phlschoolboard, @502CASA @PFTlocal3 UNITEHERE! LOCAL 634, SPAP, 32BJ SEIU /// #BuildingJustice 🧹✊🏽 at Franklin S. Edmonds School yesterday. #PHLED

We're excited to welcome back all of our scholars, staff, and families. I'm filled with pride and anticipation for what's to come as we work together to become the fastest-improving large urban school district in the nation. #PHLED #RingTheBellPHL

Thank you Mayor Parker for your support of Philadelphia Schools !

🏫 School Selection for the 25-26 School Year is in two weeks! Don't miss our upcoming town halls to get the latest updates, learn how to apply, and find the best fit for your student. ✨ For more info & zoom links visit bit.ly/sdptownhall24 #PHLed #SchoolSelection

Excited to unveil the new Community Schoolyard at Alain Locke School with Trust for Public Land and local partners! This once-asphalt lot is now a vibrant green space for students and the community to learn, play, and connect. #PHLed

Congratulations, Gloria Casarez Elementary!

Special thanks to Commissioner @Omar4Philly, Committee of Seventy, NAACP, The Union League, League of Women Voters of the US, and @PAYouthVote for supporting our scholars at The Philly Rises Civic Engagement Back to School Tour at @MurrellDobbins in preparation for the Nov. 5th election. #PHLed

Honored to participate in the PTA: Praying through Adversity service at Church of Christian Compassion, led by Pastor W. L. Herndon. Great to see @PHLSchoolBoard member Whitney Jones and several principals. Dante Kasir and Kalisa (H.O.O.D.L.U.M Program) inspired the audience. #PHLed

At Philadelphia Schools we always root for the Philadelphia Eagles but this year we’ll be cheering even louder! Huge thanks to Jalen Hurts and The Jalen Hurts Foundation for making a difference on the field and in our schools. #PHLed #FlyEaglesFly

🧩🎨🔬Looking for after-school programs? Join a virtual workshop on September 18 from 10 to 11 AM to learn about your options, what makes a program a great fit, and get questions answered! Spanish interpretation available. Register now: bit.ly/SDPafterschool… #PHLed

Partnering with families and the community is a top priority in our strategic plan, Accelerate Philly. Shoutout to all the amazing families who came out to the Philly-themed Back to School Night at Dr. Ethel Allen School – what a great way to kick off the school year! #PHLed