How are Philadelphia schools doing? Takeaways from Watlington’s ‘State of the Schools’ address.
The School District of Philadelphia is accelerating,” Superintendent Tony B. Watlington Sr. said. “Long story short, the ...
Philadelphia schools superintendent touts "significant progress," says immigration enforcement brings challenges
Superintendent Tony Watlington talked about scholastic improvement and a new challenge the district may be facing ahead of ...
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In 2nd State of Schools address, Philly superintendent says district is making progress, but more work is needed
The School District of Philadelphia reports some higher scores for third- through eighth-grade students, higher attendance and a lower dropout rate.
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'State of Schools' address highlights progress, challenges in Philadelphia
The update is a glimpse inside classrooms across the School District of Philadelphia, including both their wins and their ...
Philly’s ‘sanctuary schools’ policy for immigrants hasn’t changed, superintendent says
Superintendent Tony B. Watlington Sr. said the district "will comply with required laws, and school leaders have been ...
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Exclusive: Superintendent Watlington discusses state of Philly schools; improvements and challenges
The School District of Philadelphia Superintendent Tony Watlington answers questions from FOX 29 in advance of his ...
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As It Closes Schools, This District Wants to Avoid the Mistakes of the Past
The Edunomics Lab, which analyzes education finance and models district spending decisions, estimates that when a district ...
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Philadelphia’s schools are 'turning the corner,' superintendent says
Superintendent Tony Watlington says Philadelphia schools are “turning the corner,” but will national political battles slow ...
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Philly plane crash: School district offers support to students, staff members impacted
After a weekend of tragedy following a plane crash in Northeast Philly Friday, students may feel uneasy while getting back to ...
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In Philly State of Schools address, officials tout ongoing learning improvement
Philadelphia School District Superintendent Tony Watlington, on Thursday, touted incremental growth and improvement in a number of areas for the district over the past year, even as a newly ...