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 district is getting better."
Philadelphia’s schools are 'turning the corner,' superintendent says
Philadelphia schools are making gains, but challenges like immigration policy and political uncertainty remain. Here’s how Watlington is responding.
Superintendent Tony Watlington talks to CBS Philadelphia ahead of the State of the Schools address
We sat down with the superintendent of the School District of Philadelphia just ahead of his State of the School's address on Thursday to talk about scholastic improvement and a new challenge they may be facing.
'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 struggles.
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.
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 celebratory State of the Schools address.
Philly superintendent cites progress in his second State of the Schools address
In his second State of the Schools address, Philadelphia Superintendent Tony Watlington said test scores are inching up, and he hinted that year-round schools are still being considered.
In Philly State of Schools address, officials tout ongoing learning improvement
School District of Philadelphia Superintendent Tony Watlington touted ongoing educational gains on Thursday, though a recent report found the city's students trail other large cities in math and reading scores.
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Community meeting and school tours planned for residents of New Philadelphia City Schools
NEW PHILADELPHIA − A community meeting will be held regarding the city school district bond initiative at 6:30 p.m. Monday at the New Philadelphia Administration Building, according to district ...
New Philadelphia Planning Commission recommends building new high school at current site
New Philadelphia City Schools will have a community meeting at 6:30 p.m. Monday to provide information on a bond issue that will be on the May ballot.
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Philadelphia School District Wants to Bring More Diversity to the Teaching Ranks
The School District of Philadelphia is aiming to generate more interest among students of color to get into teaching, writes Vik Raghupathi for KYW Newsradio.
New Jersey school districts announce 2-hour delay for morning after Eagles' Super Bowl LIX appearance
Schools in Gloucester City and Pennsauken will have a delayed opening after the Eagles' appearance in Super Bowl LIX.
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What schools in the Philly region are opening late on Friday?
A few schools in the Philadelphia region are opening late on Friday, Jan. 17, due to Thursday's snow. Take a look NBC Universal, Inc. Thursday's light snow has led to a few delayed openings in the ...
Philadelphia School Leaders to Get AI Training from Penn
A University of Pennsylvania program scheduled to begin in March will train district administrators, principals and teachers ...
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Philadelphia police won't arrest kids for some low-level crimes starting next week. Here's what to know.
Cram told CBS News Philadelphia that before the schools program, PPD was "averaging about 1,500 arrests a year in schools." Last year, Cram says there were a little over 100. But the new ...