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
Superintendent Tony Watlington says Philadelphia schools are “turning the corner,” but will national political battles slow their progress?
'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.
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 doesn't receive money from the state, it could be forced to cut programs and staff down the line,
Exclusive: Inside the State of Philly Schools Address for 2025
The School District of Philadelphia Superintendent Tony Watlington answers questions from FOX 29 in advance of his celebratory State of the Schools address.
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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 ...
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.
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 ...
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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 ...
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Philly public school students have made some academic gains, but still lag behind nationally
The city's post-pandemic results on the 'nation's report card' were a major topic at the district's second State of Schools ...
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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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 ...
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Good news in the district
School District of Philadelphia Superintendent Tony Watlington Sr. and Board of Education President Reginald Streator ...