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After School with Dr. Tony Watlington Sr.: "Parent and Family University" returns

After School with Dr. Tony Watlington Sr.: "Parent and Family University" returns

Plus, an update on the School District of Philadelphia's facilities plan timeline

The Week in Philly from KYW Newsradio

September 17, 202510m 49s

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Show Notes

Superintendent Dr. Tony Watlington isn’t interested in getting credit. He’s just looking forward to bringing back a program that was widely successful and heralded nationally under one of his predecessors. 

On the latest edition of the "After School" podcast, Watlington details the reboot of “Parent and Family University,” a program geared towards helping the School District of Philadelphia better support families, so that families can, in turn, better support students.

Watlington also shares new information about the district’s timeline for making recommendations about the improvement, consolidation, or closure of select school buildings. 

00:00 Update on timeline for school building improvement, consolidation, or closure recommendations

02:52 The return of “Parents and Family University,” and how to access free resources

05:41 Timeline for final decisions on school buildings

08:52 The importance of civic engagement and registering students to vote

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