Overbrook Educational Center

Small school. Big results. We are a K-8 public school in West Philadelphia serving the largest number of visually impaired and blind students in the district.

[Overbrook Educational Center @oecjags]

Dreams came true today at OEC.

Thanks to @fundPHLschools @DAFrizzG and The Hess Foundation OEC now has a safe and inclusive play space for ALL of our students to enjoy. Grateful to everyone who made this possible ❤️🧡💛💚💙

[Overbrook Educational Center @oecjags]

Grateful 💙

[Philadelphia Office of Children and Families @PHLfamilies]

We had a great time celebrating the winners of the 2021 Community School Award winners. If you missed it – or just want to relive the fun! – check out the recorded version here on our Facebook page! https://t.co/rUCGhgbgEz #CommunitySchoolsPHL 🏆🏆

[The Fund for the SDP @fundPHLschools]

Get into the #FridayFeeling with @oecjags kindergarteners. Thank you Ms. Howden for the joy you are bringing to your students. Happy Friday!

Video by: @oecjags

#FridayMood #HappyFriday #distancelearning #PHLed @PHLschools

[Overbrook Educational Center @oecjags]

🕺💃👯 movin' and groovin' into the weekend

[DonnaFrisbyGreenwood @DAFrizzG]

#FridayFeeling brought to you by @PHLschools @oecjags teacher. Happy Friday, @SenatorHughes @newskag @SDPHite @WilliamPennFdn @selmekki @TobiasFund @OtisHackney

[Overbrook Educational Center @oecjags]

Thank you, OCF! Sending shout outs and love to my fellow coordinators this week! Happy Coordinators Rock week to you all, always grateful for this team 💙🎉 -C

[Philadelphia Office of Children and Families @PHLfamilies]

A friend to all and a support to so many, Caroline Robinson is a positive force for the @OECJags community! This summer, she was instrumental in connecting families with much needed supplies, & ensuring that students were ready for digital learning this fall! Caroline, you rock!

[Philadelphia Academy of School Leaders @LeadersPHL]

Neubauer Fellow, Meredith Foote, finds new ways to communicate with the @oecjags community! https://t.co/ofh6oD4tYG

[Liz Hejlek @LizHejlek_PHL]

Just a reminder since tomorrow is the first of the month!

[Playworks PA @PlayworksPA]

Playworks is launching Facebook Live Recess as part of our movement to ensure kids continue to #PlayAtHome. Playworks will go live every day to lead us through stretches, cheers, & games. Tune in @Playworks (tag https://t.co/6HQRD1GX0R) morning, noon, & evening to play along!

[The Fund for the SDP @fundPHLschools]

Share with friends and family! To help with staying in during COVID-19, Comcast Internet Essentials is offering 2 Months of Free High-Speed Internet. Full info on fliers (also in Spanish). Apply by April 30, 2020. https://t.co/GGg360eVvz 1-855-8-INTERNET (1-855-846-8376)

[Mayor Cherelle L. Parker @PhillyMayor]

While students are out of school, they can still find free meals and safe spaces near them. Find out more ⬇ #PHLed https://t.co/plx575bErk

[City of Philadelphia @PhiladelphiaGov]

While @PHLschools are closed, the School District and the City are providing free meals to all students who want them. Find a meal site near you ⬇ #PHLed https://t.co/nWXLmCbZpx

[Philadelphia Parks & Recreation @PhilaParkandRec]

All Parks & Recreation programs are suspended, and most rec center buildings are closed to the public. 50 sites will open from 2-6 p.m. M-F for youth meal distribution while schools are closed. Visit our website for updates and additional details ➡️ https://t.co/Yl2lKqoWF8

[Overbrook Educational Center @oecjags]

Thank you @cynfigueroaf 😁 It was so great to have you! Come back anytime!!

[Cynthia f Figueroa @cynfigueroaf]

@oecjags is an absolute gem. So lucky to visit and meet the amazing @PHLschools staff, students and @PHLfamilies Community Schools Coordinator Caroline

[Overbrook Educational Center @oecjags]

Honored and grateful to be a recipient!! 💛💙

[Picasso Project @picasso_philly]

CONGRATULATIONS to this year's Picasso Project grant recipient schools!🎉 For 2020, PCCY is honored to support innovative arts-based learning in 22 #PHLed schools... a record number in our 18 years of #PicassoProject! #ArtsEducation

[KYW Newsradio - NOW ON 103.9 FM! @KYWNewsradio]

When Meredith Foote became principal of @oecjags in 2014, she had one goal: create an inclusive playground for all students.

"Every child deserves a safe, inclusive place to play." https://t.co/703WgBTD8A

[Overbrook Educational Center @oecjags]

Amazing @JHarper_PHLMOE and @SouthPhilaHS !!

[JanelleH_ @jharper_jh]

We officially opened the South Philly PHood Market today @SouthPhilaHS. The market will be open to day and night school students during school hours. 70 students were able to shop today at school! Empowering students to shop for themselves & their families. #communityschoolsPHL

[VisionLink @VisionLinkPHL]

The @oecjags, Philadelphia School District's school for #blind & #visuallyimpaired children, finally has a playground that is safe and engaging for its students. After five years of planning, the sensory playground is now open.

More via @PhillyInquirer: https://t.co/y8dEgHggjA

[Sarah Peterson @sarahinphilly]

350 volunteers have taken over @oecjags to paint murals, decorate the rec room, and reorganize the library! 🎨📚 This is the school’s 6th annual #MLKDayofService event. #CommunitySchoolsPHL

[Overbrook Educational Center @oecjags]

Thanks @K16Partnerships !!

If you are interested in volunteering and have any questions, feel free to DM us as well!

[PHENND K-16 @K16Partnerships]

It's official, @oecjags 6th annual MLK Day of Service is less than two weeks away. If you haven't registered yet, don't worry! There's still time. https:// https://t.co/UEqiM7Pkam

[The Fund for the SDP @fundPHLschools]

What a great story to kickoff end of year celebrations. @oecjags Principal, Meredith Foote has been an incredible advocate and mentor for the students at OEC. Take a minute to read all about this awesome playground installment. #fundphlschools https://t.co/3uHfc7oExW