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Host Matt Leon and KYW Newsradio reporters recap the biggest news in Philadelphia each week. Catch up on what you missed and dig deeper into the top stories.
After School with Dr. Tony Watlington Sr.: What to do with vacant district buildings
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After School with Dr. Tony Watlington Sr.: What to do with vacant district buildings
The October murder of Kada Scott on vacant Philadelphia public school district property ushered to the forefront the question of what the district should do with the nearly two dozen buildings it no longer uses. Superintendent Dr. Tony Watlington Sr. has an idea that he believes will not only address the safety concerns posed by these defunct facilities, but impact the school district’s bottom line in positive ways as well.
00:00 The reasons for a substantial year-to-year enrollment drop
02:31 How transferring vacant buildings to the city could be wins for the school district budget, and Mayor Parker’s housing plan
06:14 New facilities planning process update and feedback data
Have a question for Dr. Watlington? Email us at afterschool@kywnewsradio.com and listen for a response on future episodes of "After School!” Catch the show on the air every Wednesday at 3:45 PM ET on KYW Newsradio 103.9 FM.
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The Week in Philly from KYW Newsradio
Host Matt Leon and KYW Newsradio reporters recap the biggest news in Philadelphia each week. Catch up on what you missed and dig deeper into the top stories.