Dr. Tony Watlington Sr. was ready for backlash. The superintendent anticipated the School District of Philadelphia’s facilities planning recommendations would strike a deep nerve within affected communities, and he was right. But while Watlington and his administration stand by their findings, he also said his team is keeping an open mind about the future of certain buildings based on public feedback. Watlington talks with KYW Newsradio education reporter Mike DeNardo about the fallout from the release of last week’s report. 

00:00 Any surprising feedback from the facilities planning report?

03:27 Could district employees lose jobs due to building closures?

03:48 The importance of preserving the names and identities of schools that could ultimately close

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