The Philadelphia School District\u2019s $2.8 billion master plan has been met with some opposition from students, parents and teachers. Under the plan, the district would modernize buildings and expand programs in tech, the arts as well as music. However, it also calls for the closure of 18 Philly schools. In the latest episode of Battleground Politics, NBC10\u2019s Lauren Mayk speaks with School District of Philadelphia Superintendent Dr. Tony Watlington about the plan and its potential impact. She also spoke with Arthur Steinberg, the President of the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers.<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s a full breakdown of the episode:<\/p>\n
Interview with Dr. Tony Watlington<\/p>\n
00:49 \u2013 Whether or not there will be additional changes to the plan \u00a0<\/p>\n
2:45 \u2013 Message to family, students, staff who want changes to the plan<\/p>\n
3:40 \u2013 The plan\u2019s impact on students who move to different school buildings<\/p>\n
7:04 \u2013 Deadline for securing funding for the plan<\/p>\n
9:40 \u2013 The benefits of the plan<\/p>\n
10:07 \u2013 Plan\u2019s initial impact on students, families and staff<\/p>\n
13:45 \u2013 Could districtwide algebra be implemented without the plan?<\/p>\n
15:21 \u2013 Conversations on which schools would be given to the city under the plan<\/p>\n
17:16 \u2013 Possibility of unused buildings providing revenue for the plan 18:31 \u2013 The potential loss of public school students under the plan<\/p>\n
Interview with Arthur Steinberg<\/p>\n
22:18 \u2013 The union\u2019s concerns over the school plan<\/p>\n
22:46 \u2013 Reaction to revisions to the plan<\/p>\n
23:10 \u2013 Parts of the plan the union is focused on<\/p>\n
24:07 \u2013 Steinberg\u2019s involvement with the school plan advisory committee<\/p>\n
25:48 \u2013 What Steinberg is hearing from union members<\/p>\n
26:36 \u2013 Current conditions of Philly school buildings<\/p>\n
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