Superintendent Tony Watlington, District Administration's 2025 Superintendent of the Year, is determined to make The School District of Philadelphia the fastest-improving large urban system in the U.S.

This year, six middle and high school level APs are being recognized by the NASSP for their contributions to student success, school improvement and education leadership.

Date &amp; Time: Thursday, April 17th at 2 p.m. ET <br><br> In this 30-minute Ed Talk, experts in the field, including a former Purchasing Manager at Eau Claire Area School District, will explore key strategies for successful budgeting practices, from optimizing spending, to addressing common financial challenges, to ensure your financial decisions support both your district's immediate needs and long-term goals. <br><br><em>***All attendees will be able to securely download</em>Cooperative Purchasing 101: A Guide for Public Agencies,<em> a valuable resource that will help you explore how cooperative purchasing can support your district's budget planning efforts.</em>

In fiscal year 2024, the net cost to operate the department was more than $218 billion, according to an analysis from the Pew Research Center. Here's how that money was spent.