EPISODE · Sep 10, 2025 · 10 MIN
After School with Dr. Tony Watlington Sr.: Addressing facilities report, interpreting NAEP results
from The Week in Philly from KYW Newsradio · host Audacy
Modernize, consolidate, or close? These are the options the School District of Philadelphia is considering for the future of select buildings based on a new facilities report released this week. On the latest episode of the "After School" podcast, Superintendent Dr. Tony Watlington explains how families should interpret the data, and explains why he believes tough decisions ahead will ultimately make resources more equitable for all students in the long term. 00:00 Facilities report explained 03:45 Grade bands 05:41 Timeline for final decisions on school buildings 06:52 Interpreting NAEP testing results Have a question for Dr. Watlington? Email us at [email protected] and listen for a response on future episodes of "After School!"
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Modernize, consolidate, or close? These are the options the School District of Philadelphia is considering for the future of select buildings based on a new facilities report released this week. On the latest episode of the "After School" podcast, Superintendent Dr. Tony Watlington explains how families should interpret the data, and explains why he believes tough decisions ahead will ultimately make resources more equitable for all students in the long term. 00:00 Facilities report explained 03:45 Grade bands 05:41 Timeline for final decisions on school buildings 06:52 Interpreting NAEP testing results Have a question for Dr. Watlington? Email us at [email protected] and listen for a response on future episodes of "After School!"
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