The Upper Darby School District's mission is to provide "a comprehensive and challenging educational program which encourages all learners in a safe environment to respect others, value education, and appreciate and contribute to their community as confident, independent thinkers."
"The wisest mind has something yet to learn."
~ George Santayana
The Upper Darby School District's mission is to provide ...
A comprehensive and challenging educational program which encourages all learners in a safe environment to respect others, value education, and appreciate and contribute to their community as confident, independent thinkers."
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UDSD Strategic Plan
Our road map for success, the Upper Darby School District's Strategic Plan for 2007-2013 will guide our efforts to improve student achievement over the years to come.
Read MoreUDSD District Policy
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Event Calendar
| Fri Jan 27 4Sight Test #3-Gr. 6-8, Math & Reading |
| Fri Jan 27 ACCESS for ELL |
| Fri Jan 27 District Chorus |
| Sat Jan 28 @ 7:00PM - 14th Annual UD Arts & Education Foundation Gala-SNOW DATE |
| Wed Feb 01 @12:30PM - 05:00PM Elementary Schools Early Dismissal |
Recent News
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Board Leadership Award Presented to "Mr. Jimmy"
The 2011 Board Leadership Award Recipient James Giordano In 2002, the Upper Darby School Board established its first ever… Read More
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Successful Day of Service to Honor MLK
The Upper Darby High School hosted a MLK Day of Service on January 16, 2012 in partnership with Side by… Read More
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2012-13 Preliminary Budget Schedule
Upper Darby School District Board of School Directors 2012-2013 PRELIMINARY BUDGET SCHEDULE Notice is herby given that the Upper Darby… Read More
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School District and UD Historical Society Share a Passion for the History of Upper Darby
Dr. George Smith, the district’s first and long-time School Board President (1834-1860) lived with his family at Collen Brook Farm… Read More
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New Vaccination Requirements for 2011-12 School Year
All parents and guardians should be aware of the new Pennsylvania Department of Health vaccination requirement effective for the 2011-12… Read More
- News Archive
Education Week: Education Act
Charter Schools
24 January 2012, 12:01 am
Most studies of charter schools are flawed in ways that prevent researchers from accurately gauging the schools' impact ... Read More
Good Teachers
24 January 2012, 12:01 am
A new analysis finds that having a high-quality teacher for even one year can have a measurable long-term impact on stud... Read More
Education Week: Research
Duncan to Give Districts Shot at Race to Top
20 January 2012, 12:01 am
With a fresh, $550 million pot of cash, the education secretary is looking to jump-start district-level competitive init... Read More
House ESEA Draft Would Loosen Strings on K-12 Aid
20 January 2012, 12:01 am
A bill in the House on reauthorization would offer more leeway for districts and less federal oversight on use of educat... Read More