After School with Dr. Tony Watlington Sr.: 2025 in review, 2026 resolutions

The 2025 calendar year marked Dr. Tony Watlington Sr. 's third helming the School District of Philadelphia. In a reflective conversation with KYW Newsradio Education Reporter Mike DeNardo, the superintendent discusses his major highlights from the past 12 months, hands out grades for different areas of the district’s progress, and shares his resolutions and goals for 2026. 00:00 Dr. Watlington reflects on 2025 highlights 01:43 Giving out grades for the past year 03:57 Looking ahead to a year of labor peace 05:12 Resolutions for 2026 Have a question for Dr. Watlington? Email us at [email protected] and listen for a response on future episodes of "After School!” Catch the show on the air every Wednesday at 3:45 PM ET on KYW Newsradio 103.9 FM.