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Philadelphia Teachers, School Officials Head To Harrisburg To Push For More Funding
According to the PFT, the district recently drew down on about $300 million in its reserves to avoid cutting staff members or programs.
June 26, 2025
About 60 Philadelphia teachers are heading to Pennsylvania's State Capitol on Wednesday to demand more state funding for the city's schools.
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Members of the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers, along with Superintendent Tony Watlington, will meet with Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro and other lawmakers to discuss their concerns about potential budget cuts if the state doesn't pump in more money to the district.
According to the PFT, the district recently drew down on about $300 million in its reserves to avoid cutting staff members or programs.
Find out what's happening in Philadelphiafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
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