Tony Watlington
School board members voted to approve a raise and contract extension for Superintendent Tony Watlington Thursday night.
District officials see the program as a way for parents and guardians to build connections with schools and communities.
From SEPTA cuts to school vouchers, here’s what we’re keeping our eyes on this year.
Superintendent Tony Watlington said the district has cleared 87% of backlogged cases and is working to further improve its investigation process.
As national politics create uncertainty in education, Philadelphia Superintendent Tony Watlington remains committed to highlighting progress in city schools.
Scores for eighth grade reading and math as well as fourth grade reading are basically the same as NAEP results from 2022.
Mayor Cherelle Parker said Monday she will be introducing a new intergovernmental committee to advise the school district during its difficult school “rightsizing” process.
Some 6 vendors will provide resources for students in English, math, and science through the 2027-28 school year.
The district did say it has concerns about data related to students with disabilities and those taking Algebra 1.
Four schools in the region were honored this year under the U.S. Department of Education program.
With closures on the table, Philly principals defend their schools before Board of Education.
Tony Watlington shared his priorities for this new school year including how to better train and recruit new teachers. He also hopes to rebuild trust with the school community through better customer service tools.
The additional revenue over 5 years announced by Mayor Cherelle Parker will help pay for Parent University and extended-day pilot programs.
Philadelphia schools will get a $232 million increase, but the state opted not to codify a plan to close funding gaps between low-income and wealthy districts.
Mayor Cherelle Parker stressed the pilot won’t significantly change the academic calendar, won’t be mandatory, and won’t disrupt collective bargaining agreements.
Over 100 students, educators, and parents rallied outside the Board of Education meeting on Thursday demanding the school district do more to support difficult classroom conversations about the rights of Palestinian people.
The “Summer Achievers” program will start in June and offer a mix of academics and camp-like activities. It could set the table for new schedules at 20 schools in 2025-26.
The district and school board have already held several meetings and votes on their $4.5 billion budget.
Parents, teachers, and others have long criticized the practice of reassigning teachers after the school year has begun. But it’s unclear if ‘leveling’ is gone for good or merely paused.
The agreement, which was reached roughly six months before the current contract’s expiration date, came as a surprise to many.