Fund for the School District of Philadelphia

10/06/2026

🔧👩‍🏫 Today we stood with Katherine Gilmore Richardson, Tony Watlington, Philadelphia Federation of Teachers (PFT Local 3) President Arthur Steinberg, and Benjamin Franklin High School to announce a $75,000 investment in the District’s CTE Teacher Training Program.

This funding, from our Teacher Appreciation Fund, makes sure Philadelphia CTE educators already enrolled in credentialing coursework can finish what they started with no interruptions, because the best classroom is one led by a teacher who has everything they need to be there. 🔔

10/06/2026

🔧👩‍🏫 Today The Fund for the School District of Philadelphia joined Majority Leader Councilmember Katherine Gilmore Richardson, The School District of Philadelphia Superintendent Dr. Tony B. Watlington Sr., Philadelphia Federation of Teachers President Arthur G. Steinberg, and the team at Benjamin Franklin High School to announce our $75,000 investment in the District’s CTE Teacher Training Program.

Philadelphia's CTE programs span 43 occupational areas, taught by instructors who bring real industry experience into the classroom. This investment, made through our Teacher Appreciation Fund, ensures CTE teachers already enrolled in credentialing coursework can finish the program they started.

"Every student in Philadelphia deserves a teacher who can bring real, hands-on industry experience into the classroom, and every teacher who signs up to do that work deserves the support to see it through," said Fund President & CEO Kathryn Epps.

Learn more about our Teacher Appreciation Fund ➡️ thefundsdp.org/featured-funds

10/05/2026

🔔 Back the Bell is open for entries.

School District Philadelphia students in grades 6–12: design this year’s look, inspired by the theme I AM a Dreamer, and you could see your art on t-shirts, hoodies, cell phone cases and more across Philly (AND take home up to $1,500). Entries close October 23. Link in bio to submit.

10/05/2026

🔔 Back the Bell is open for entries!

The School District of Philadelphia students in grades 6–12: design this year's look, inspired by the theme I AM a Dreamer, and you could see your art on t-shirts, hoodies, cell phone cases and more across Philly (AND take home up to $1,500). Entries close October 23. Learn more ➡️ thefundsdp.org/backthebell

10/02/2026

🗓️ October 8 is DAF Day! If you have a Donor-Advised Fund, this is your moment to put it to work for Philadelphia students.

A gift to The Fund for the School District of Philadelphia supports tutoring, stronger school facilities, and mentorship - real opportunities for SDP students to dream, explore, and succeed.

Already have a DAF? Recommend a gift to the ➡️ thefundsdp.mygiftlegacy.org/tax-smart-gifts

10/01/2026

🛋️ Earlier in the new school year, we joined our friends at Joseph Pennell Elementary School for the unveiling of their new sensory room, made possible with a grant from our partners at The McLean Contributionship which supports projects that promote education and motivate young people to achieve despite social, economic and development obstacles.

Sensory rooms in our schools provide dedicated, controlled environments that help students regulate their nervous systems, reduce anxiety, and improve academic focus 🌟. Congratulations to our team for securing the funds to make this possible for Pennell students.

09/29/2026

📰 Good news out of the District: Handle With Care, a partnership between the School District of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Police Department, is giving schools an opportunity to support students affected by trauma when they return to class.

School leaders like Shanielle Taylor have gotten messages from 22nd District police officers alerting them that their students have experienced trauma.

09/28/2026

For generations, Philadelphia High School For Girls has challenged young women to learn, lead, and achieve.

Today, the school is embarking on a library transformation that will reimagine an outdated space to better serve students, educators, and the broader community – and they need your help in bringing this to life ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/4b4322kc

09/24/2026

Make your voice count for Philadelphia’s public schools. 🧡💙

The Philadelphia Public School Giving Circle brings community members together to fund high-impact projects in neighborhood public schools - and members have a say in where the funding goes.

Join now to become a voting member in time for the winter micro-grant selection. Your support. Your voice. Your impact. 👉 Join today: https://tinyurl.com/2nnf7s7k