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Reliving the 2024 K-12 Philly School Fair: A Record-Breaking Event of Empowerment and Choice We were thrilled to welcome over 6,000 families to the city’s largest school selection event last month! Families connected with representatives from 200+ district, charter, private, and faith-based schools to make informed decisions for the 2025-26 school year. Key Milestones: - Record-breaking participation from schools across the region - Ambassadors offering one-on-one guidance to families - New enhancements like geographical K-8 groupings and performing arts showcases for high schools Thank you to everyone who made this event so impactful in guiding families on their path to academic success. Read more about the school fair on our website (https://lnkd.in/ebCMYTx4) and check out all the amazing photos! Here are just a few examples...

In Case You Missed It: Our GreatPhillySchools Manager, Malarie Grace, was a guest on WURD Radio's Reality Check with Tonya Pendleton to discuss the importance of Philadelphia families with school-aged children attending the K-12 Philly School Fair this Friday (3pm-6pm) and Saturday (10am-2pm). Here is audio of the interview: https://lnkd.in/gWuP93X2

🎓 Spotlight on Leadership: Principal KaTiedra Argo, Class 243 🎓 We are proud to highlight the incredible work of Principal KaTiedra Argro, alumna of The Philadelphia High School for Girls (Class 243), who is dedicated to recruiting the next generation of Girls' High students! In just the last 10 days, Principal Argo has visited 13 middle schools across the city, with a goal to visit every middle school in Philadelphia. She’s been sharing her personal journey as a Girls' High graduate and the exciting updates happening at the school today! Principal Argo is committed to enhancing the student experience, introducing new opportunities for current students, such as AP and Honors classes, dual enrollment during senior year, and a wide range of extracurriculars like Treble Clef and dance! 📣 Want to learn more about Girls High? Visit the K-12 Philly School Fair at the PA Convention Center on: Friday, September 27th from 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM Saturday, September 28th from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Go meet Principal Argo and discover what makes Girls' High a standout in Philadelphia! 🎉

Starting today, Philadelphia Families can apply to 78 public charter schools for next school year on applyphillycharter.org. When exploring their school options, families can also reference this user guide to learn more about the Apply Philly Charter process and the priority and preference structures for each schools' lottery: https://lnkd.in/ey9rnmnn The deadline to apply is January 21, 2025.

Check out this The 74 Media story about The School District of Philadelphia's Building 21. It highlights the impactful teaching and learning happening in the school and why students are achieving post-secondary success--both of which were part of the academic magic we identified when we awarded them a "beating the odds" (BTO) High School Planning Grant last month: https://lnkd.in/eixptmft Amazing things are happening in Philadelphia schools everyday, and it's great to have these practices amplified to a national audience!