The new “Pioneer Networks” — which come from two of the district’s learning networks, one in South Philadelphia and one in North and Northwest Philadelphia.
William Dick Elementary, in North Philadelphia, is one of the 30 schools in the district's new Pioneer Networks, schools that will receive $90,000 in extra supports to accelerate academic achievement.Superintendent Tony B. Watlington Sr. has chosen 30 Philadelphia schools to receive extra support — and $90,000 in additional resources — in an effort to accelerate achievement.
Specifically, the $90,000 per school will “support targeted professional learning with a national expert partner; support afterschool professional development for teachers; provide additional instructional materials and supplies; provide an opportunity to visit schools implementing our math curriculum in other districts; and provide targeted coaching support,” Watlington said.
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