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After School with Dr. Tony Watlington Sr.: Addressing facilities report, interpreting NAEP results

After School with Dr. Tony Watlington Sr.: Addressing facilities report, interpreting NAEP results

Update: 2025-09-10
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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 afterschool@kywnewsradio.com and listen for a response on future episodes of "After School!"





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After School with Dr. Tony Watlington Sr.: Addressing facilities report, interpreting NAEP results

After School with Dr. Tony Watlington Sr.: Addressing facilities report, interpreting NAEP results

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