Philly School District's 'Let's Talk' widget showing good results so far, administration says
Let’s Talk” includes a customer rating function, where users can grade the school district’s responses. So far, parents have given the system a 7.8 out of 10.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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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 ...
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 the State of the Schools address.
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Philadelphia Superintendent Watlington reaffirms immigrant student protections by school board
Philadelphia Superintendent Tony Watlington Sr. reaffirms the 2021 sanctuary schools policy, emphasizing safe spaces for all students amid renewed immigration raids.
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 ...
Watch live: Philadelphia leaders respond to federal immigration actions, remind residents of rights
"Philadelphians will not be bullied or victimized by illegal activity against our residents from any source," District ...
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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 ...