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Philadelphia Superintendent Tony Watlington pledges academic focus as school closures loom
2+ week, 4+ day ago (958+ words) Philadelphia Superintendent Tony B. Watlington Sr. has begun his fifth year on the job with his focus set on improving students’ academic performance. But other pressing issues, including the 17 schools the district plans to close beginning next year, may command the…...
Nine Philadelphia schools mark their final first day as the district moves forward with closures
2+ week, 6+ day ago (1007+ words) After 120 years of operation, Philadelphia’s Overbrook Elementary School might have just had its final first day of school. Kids skipped through the schoolyard and parents waved goodbye to students wearing fresh uniforms Monday morning as Overbrook and the entire Philadelphia…...
Here’s why Philadelphia’s school year could get tumultuous
3+ week, 2+ day ago (1056+ words) Philadelphia schools will open their doors to students next week as educators and families brace for what could be a tumultuous year. The upcoming school year will be the last for nine district schools as Superintendent Tony Watlington moves forward…...
Are NYC schools meeting students’ needs? 5 takeaways from NYC’s overhauled survey
3+ week, 5+ day ago (810+ words) How often do students at your school vape? Are school bathrooms aligned with your gender identity? Is your school connecting your learning to the real world? These are among the new questions that New York City’s annual school survey now…...