Studio 2 Extra: the state of Philly’s public schools with Superintendent Watlington
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Philadelphia schools superintendent Dr. Tony Watlington speaks at the press conference. (Sam Searles/WHYY)
With school back in session, Dr. Tony Watlington joins Studio 2 co-host Cherri Gregg to discuss Philadelphia’s public schools. He talks school closures, appropriate uses of AI, and lagging math and reading proficiency amongst students.
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