Superintendent Tony Watlington on Back-to-School
Sunday, September 6, 2026 9:46AM 6abc Studios (WPVI) — It’s back to school time! Host Matt O’Donnell welcomes…
Philly school district to pay parents, community leaders to serve as ‘influencers’
The School District of Philadelphia plans to implement a new program this school year that pays influential figures…
Philly school district to release plan for students impacted by delayed PSSA test scores
The School District of Philadelphia will release a plan next week for students seeking to apply for enrollment…
City Council urges school board to reconsider plan to close 17 Philadelphia schools
Summer break may be in full swing for students – and lawmakers, to an extent – but City…
City Council urges school board to reconsider plan to close 17 Philadelphia schools
Summer break may be in full swing for students – and lawmakers, to an extent – but City…
Summer school in effect for 2,700 Philly School District students
PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — Philadelphia students who failed a class — or weren’t able to finish a course…
Shapiro touts state budget, education funding during visit to South Philly school
Two days after signing Pennsylvania’s $50.85 billion budget, Gov. Josh Shapiro came to a South Philadelphia elementary school…
Shapiro touts state budget, education funding during visit to South Philly school
Two days after signing Pennsylvania’s $50.85 billion budget, Gov. Josh Shapiro came to a South Philadelphia elementary school…
Philly school district will not cut 340 jobs after city leaders commit to finding funding
The School District of Philadelphia has reversed course on its plans to eliminate 340 staff positions after city…
Philadelphia schools won’t cut 340 positions thanks to last-minute budget agreement
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Philly superintendent defends decision to move forward with hundreds of school-based cuts
PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — Philadelphia’s schools chief is standing by his decision not to reverse school-based cuts following…
Colin Kaepernick promotes his AI app for students at Philly school headquarters
PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s post-football career took him to the School…