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Fund for the School District of Philadelphia The Fund exists to harness community support for public education in Philadelphia and eliminate the impact of underfunding as a barrier to student success.

The Fund for the School District of Philadelphia works to put an excellent public education within reach of every child in Philadelphia by amplifying public sector funding with long term philanthropic and private sector investments into our public schools Working in service to our public school students and in partnership with the School District of Philadelphia, The Fund for the School District of Philadelphia is the official nonprofit arm of the district. The Fund is responsible for aligning philanthropic dollars with innovative, transformational, and equitable solutions that spur academic achievement for all children. Our vision is for all of Philadelphia's traditional public schools to be abundantly funded so that our students can imagine and realize any future they desire.

⏰ Time's almost up! If you're a The School District of Philadelphia student in grades 6–12 with a design in the works, B...
10/20/2026

⏰ Time's almost up! If you're a The School District of Philadelphia student in grades 6–12 with a design in the works, Back the Bell entries close October 23. Don't miss your shot to see it worn across Philadelphia. Submit today ➡️ thefundsdp.org/backthebell

⏰ Time’s almost up! If you’re a School District Philadelphia student in grades 6–12 with a design in the works, Back the...
10/20/2026

⏰ Time’s almost up! If you’re a School District Philadelphia student in grades 6–12 with a design in the works, Back the Bell entries close October 23.

Don’t miss your shot to see it worn across Philadelphia. 🔗 Link in bio to submit.

10/16/2026

Behind every Career and Technical Education class is a teacher who brings real industry experience into the room. But without funding for the credentials that job requires, that experience can walk out the door.

The Fund’s $75,000 investment helped make sure a group of The School District of Philadelphia CTE teachers already enrolled in their credentialing coursework could finish it. No dropped classes, no lost instructors, no disruption for their students. Thank you for your partnership, Councilmember Katherine Gilmore Richardson 🤝🏾

🎥 As reported by NBC10 Philadelphia

😶‍🌫️ This year's Back the Bell theme is I AM a Dreamer, because public education gives every student the chance to dream...
10/14/2026

😶‍🌫️ This year's Back the Bell theme is I AM a Dreamer, because public education gives every student the chance to dream boldly, and the support to make it real.

If you have The School District of Philadelphia student in grades 6–12, encourage them to show us what I AM A Dreamer means to them through design. Entries close Oct 23 ➡️ thefundsdp.org/backthebell

🔔 Meet Aleea D. Suonborai, last year's Back the Bell winning designer from Carver High School of Engineering and Scien...
10/08/2026

🔔 Meet Aleea D. Suonborai, last year's Back the Bell winning designer from Carver High School of Engineering and Science. Her design, "Learning Today, Leading Tomorrow," was worn across Philadelphia and helped raise funds for District schools.

This year's contest is open through Oct 23. Could your student be next? Enter here ➡️ thefundsdp.org/backthebell

🔧👩‍🏫 Today we stood with Katherine Gilmore Richardson, Tony Watlington, Philadelphia Federation of Teachers (PFT Local 3...
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. 🔔

🔧👩‍🏫 Today The Fund for the School District of Philadelphia joined Majority Leader Councilmember Katherine Gilmore Rich...
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

🔔 Back the Bell is open for entries. School District Philadelphia students in grades 6–12: design this year’s look, insp...
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.

🔔 Back the Bell is open for entries! The School District of Philadelphia students in grades 6–12: design this year's loo...
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

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