Dr. Tony Watlington talks the state of Philly schools, DEI, immigration and more
In the latest episode of Battleground Politics, NBC10’s Lauren Mayk sits down with Philadelphia School District Superintendent Dr. Tony Watlington to discuss a variety of topics, including school safety, reaching achievement goals, potential ICE operations, and the state of the district’s DEI programs.
Battleground Politics With Lauren Mayk
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Show Notes
Here’s a full breakdown of the episode:
00:31 – Potential ICE operations and Philly schools
5:15 – Overall goals for Philly schools
9:55 – Improving attendance at Philly schools
10:55 – Assessment of extended day/year schooling
14:33 – Impact of gun violence on Philly students
16:45 – School safety, support for students
17:49 – Bringing cooling systems to all Philly school buildings
20:10 – DEI programs and Philly School District
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