Kenyatta Johnson had a turbulent year as Philly’s top lawmaker, from school board spats to the Sixers arena fiasco
It was the mayor who broke the news about the Sixers arena. Over the phone on a frigid January weekend, City Council ...
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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.
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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.