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.
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.
'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.
Philadelphia Superintendent Watlington reaffirms immigrant student protections by school board
Philadelphia’s Superintendent of Schools Tony Watlington, Sr. reiterated the district’s 2021 “sanctuary schools” policy, which aims to shield students from federal immigration authorities.
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.
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.
Traditional and neighborhood schools see improvements, says Philly schools leader in State of School address.
School District of Philadelphia Superintendent Tony Watlington Sr. touted the progress of the eighth largest school district Thursday during his second annual State of School address.
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.
How are Philadelphia schools doing? Takeaways from Watlington’s ‘State of the schools’ address
Philadelphia schools are moving in the right direction, Superintendent Tony B. Watlington Sr. said Thursday in his second ...
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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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ICE raid reported at Philly car wash; How school district will handle possible raids
Complete Autowash Philly on East Hunting Park Ave. was locked up tight Tuesday afternoon after multiple sources tell FOX 29 U ...
Philly student performance improved in 2024, but still lags other big-city school systems, national test results show
School District of Philadelphia fourth and eighth graders who participated in National Assessment of Educational Progress ...
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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 organizations, residents react to immigration raid at car wash
In an interview with School District of Philadelphia Superintendent Tony Watlington Sr., Action News reporter TaRhonda Thomas ...
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Good news in the district
School District of Philadelphia Superintendent Tony Watlington Sr. and Board of Education President Reginald Streator ...
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Philadelphia schools face looming budget gap
The School District of Philadelphia is facing a massive budget shortfall in the coming year. Why it matters: If the district ...