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We made it through the first week of the 2026–27 school year! 🎒📚
I’m proud of the hard work, energy & commitment our students, educators, school leaders & staff brought to the first week.
Let’s keep the momentum going as we begin week two today!
#PHLed #AcceleratePhilly
Happy to join Principal Stacey Burnley and staff at Edwin M. Stanton School to welcome our kindergarteners on their very first day! 🎒📚 Their smiles & excitement were the perfect way to start the school year. Wishing them a year of learning & discovery! #PHLed #AcceleratePhilly
@PHLschools, we’re almost there! 📚🎒
We can’t wait to welcome our students, staff & families back for the first day of school tomorrow, Monday, Aug. 24!
A new year means new opportunities to learn, grow & thrive. We’re ready! 🎉
#PHLed #BackToSchool #AcceleratePhilly
Congratulations to the 400 @PHLschools students who completed Summer School Credit Recovery and earned their high school diploma! 🎓Wishing our newest graduates continued success as they begin their next chapter. #ClassOf2026 #AcceleratePhilly
We're proud to launch the Learn to Swim pilot at Logan Elementary, part of #AcceleratePhilly! 🏊♂️
In partnership with La Salle, 2nd graders are building water safety skills and confidence.
#PHLED
Several @PHLschools were recognized by @The74 for beating the odds in 3rd-grade reading—showing what’s possible with strong early literacy instruction. Read more: https://t.co/0BUjpf7WF6
#PHLed #Literacy #StudentSuccess #AcceleratePhilly
The 2026 State of Public Education shows real momentum as we #AcceleratePhilly. @PHLschools is now among the fastest-improving large urban districts in the nation—attendance up, graduation rates rising, dropout rates down. Next up: the North Philadelphia Promise Zone. #PHLed
Last week, it was great to celebrate another trip around the sun with 3 of my @PHLschools office colleagues! These 4 “June babies” and our team know the power of a great work culture! #AcceleratePhilly #IamSDP
Another example of our mayor’s vision for intergovernmental collaboration, and this will surely help to strengthen our diverse teacher pipeline! #AcceleratePhilly
Superintendent @watlington_sr & @PHLSchoolBoard Pres. @RLStreaterEsq joined @PhillyMayor and partners to highlight efforts to strengthen a diverse teacher pipeline—from high school jobs to educator support via @centerblacked. We're building a stronger future for Philly's schools.
Honored and so grateful to be recognized by the @PHLCouncil last week on behalf of The School District of Philadelphia! #AcceleratePhilly #WeAreSDP
@PHLcouncil presented Dr. @watlington_sr with a resolution recognizing him as Superintendent of the Year by the @DA_Leadership! This honor reflects his leadership and commitment to making @phlschools the fastest-improving large urban district in the nation. #PHLEd
I am always impressed by the thoughtful dialogue and feedback from our Student Advisory Council members!
#StudentVoiceMatters
#NothingForUsWithoutUs
#AcceleratePhilly
Superintendent @watlington_sr hosted a productive Student Advisory Council meeting, joined by District leadership, to discuss the facilities planning process, curriculum updates, and access to menstrual products in schools. #PHLed
So proud of our students, teachers, support staff, and leaders! #AcceleratePhilly
New: #PHLed is improving in 9/13 key indicators (student attendance, math, dropout rate, etc.), according to new data shared by Supt Watlington. https://t.co/9N0a7lYGxP
By combining our strengths and expertise, we can accomplish far more than we ever could alone and make a lasting impact. @TKFinletter @watlington_sr @TomasNHanna @PHLschools #AcceleratePhilly
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
As a parent, and former teacher, I am so very proud to welcome back students across Philadelphia for their first day of school, a day that brings a world of excitement, and new beginnings.
My @PHLschools cabinet is prepared to lead in turbulent times as we launch a new school year! #AcceleratePhilly #Joy
Day 2 of our district-wide professional learning introducing our new Core Instructional Resources for K-12 ELA! #acceleratePhilly #SDP @ELeducation @ImagineLearning #unpackthemodule @MichaelFarrell @watlington_sr @DawsonJermaine1 @MeredithMehra
Kudos to our @PHLschools teacher and counselor orientation leaders and participants!
#AcceleratePhilly
Day 3 New Hire Orientation: House is packed 🎉🎉🎉 #keynotepanel #teachers #parents #students #assistantprincipals #sbtls #counselors #face #paraprofessional @watlington_sr @DawsonJermaine1 @MichaelFarrell @MeredithMehra @HP3potential #Phled #SDP
Happy to celebrate another trip around the sun with our amazing @PHLschools leadership team! #AcceleratePhilly #Simplythebest
Thank you Superintendent Dr. @watlington_sr for your vote of confidence and for allowing me to serve on your team @PHLschools as we work daily to #AcceleratePhilly! @chiefsforchange
Kudos to @PHLschools Deputy Superintendent of Academics Dr. @DawsonJermaine1! He is an excellent K-12 leader and rock star! #AcceleratePhilly
Kudos to @PHLschools Deputy Superintendent of Academics Dr. @DawsonJermaine1! He is an excellent K-12 leader and rock star! #AcceleratePhilly
✨ NEWS✨ Today we announced that 10 new emerging K-12 leaders are joining Cohort 8 of our Future Chiefs leadership development program! Chiefs for Change is committed to building the pipeline of bold, talented, and diverse K-12 leaders. Read more: https://t.co/XkL1IJ8bpT
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