After School with Dr. Tony Watlington Sr. | Where does facilities plan go now?

Nearly two months since its release, the School District of Philadelphia’s facilities master plan continues to dominate headlines. With another public hearing on the horizon, Dr. Tony Watlington Sr. speculates whether his proposal will ultimately pass the Board of Education as is, or if further revisions will be necessary. The superintendent also talks to KYW Newsradio Education Reporter Mike DeNardo about the recent support he received from Mayor of Philadelphia Cherelle Parker.  00:00 Does Watlington anticipate further revisions to facilities master plan?  01:14 Reaction to Mayor Parker backing Watlington, Board of Education 02:20 How the district will help students transition to new schools should current ones close 03:40 Addressing recent plumbing problems at Southwark School 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.