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Mayor's Office of Education

Expanding access to quality pre-K and supporting students and residents through Community Schools.

Mayor’s Office of Education

What we do

The Mayor’s Office of Education (MOE) provides leadership to improve education in the City of Philadelphia.

To achieve this mission, MOE creates policies and programs to:

  • Expand access to quality pre-K for Philadelphia families;
  • Support students and residents through Community Schools;
  • Facilitate collaboration and partnership among many stakeholders to strengthen the local education landscape; and
  • Advance key educational policy.

We work with public and private partners to support local schools and make educational opportunities more accessible for all.

Connect

Address
1515 Arch St.
3rd Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Email education@phila.gov
Phone: (215) 686-0333

Our programs

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Quality Pre-K

Strengthening the local network of early childhood education providers, and expanding quality pre-K seats in every section of the city.
Mayor Kenney shaking hands with students at George Washington High School, a community school, as they all smile.

Community Schools

Working with the entire school community to identify pressing needs and bring resources directly into schools.
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Philadelphia City Scholarship Program

Encouraging Philadelphia students to pursue higher education by providing $1,000 scholarships to high school seniors.

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Event attendance request

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Events

  • Apr
    1
    Event
    Fresh For All Wednesdays
    12:30 pm to 1:30 pm
    Murrell Dobbins High School, 2150 W Lehigh Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19132, USA
    Event

    Fresh For All Wednesdays

    April 1, 2020
    12:30 pm to 1:30 pm, 1 hour
    Murrell Dobbins High School, 2150 W Lehigh Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19132, USA
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    Get your fruits and veggies! This weekly produce stand is free to all, and runs weather dependent. Find it in front of the school. Operated by Philabundance. Learn more

    Save the date on Facebook

    Call 215-227-4421 for information on possible weather dependent cancellations.
  • Apr
    3
    Event
    FAWN Food Pantry
    10:00 am to 2:00 pm
    Tilden Middle School, 6601 Elmwood Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19142, USA
    Event

    FAWN Food Pantry

    April 3, 2020
    10:00 am to 2:00 pm, 4 hours
    Tilden Middle School, 6601 Elmwood Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19142, USA
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    Stop by Tilden for free and healthy groceries! The FAWN Food Pantry is run by Turning Points for Children. Stop by and pick up food items including bread and canned goods.

    Save the date on Facebook!
  • Apr
    4
    Event
    Get Fit Saturdays
    9:30 am to 1:00 pm
    Murrell Dobbins High School, 2150 W Lehigh Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19132, USA
    Event

    Get Fit Saturdays

    April 4, 2020
    9:30 am to 1:00 pm, 4 hours
    Murrell Dobbins High School, 2150 W Lehigh Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19132, USA
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    Come out to Dobbins on Saturdays for healthy activities for the whole family. This weekly fitness and fun event includes tai chi, yoga, youth basketball, babysitter certification, and more!
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Press releases

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Leadership

Otis Hackney
Chief Education Officer
(215) 686-0333
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Staff

Name Job title Phone #
Sarah Hollister Deputy Director of Education Policy
Abby Schottenfels Special Assistant
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