Tensions rise within the Philadelphia City Council who approved eight of Mayor Cherelle Parker’s nine nominees to the Philadelphia Board of Education while controversy swirls around the ninth.
The Philadelphia City Council has approved eight of Mayor Cherelle Parker’s nine nominees to the Philadelphia Board of Education while controversy swirls around the ninth.On the floor of City Council, the resolution was read aloud: "A resolution confirming Reginald Streater to the Board of Education for the School District of Philadelphia ." It was approved and Streater, the current leader of the panel, was returned to the board.
"Wilkerson’s nomination was put on hold last Friday when the nine nominees came before the council to testify. Council member Isaiah Thomas pressed board members on what he claims is the rejection of Black-led charters at far higher rates than others. He claimed the actions appeared "racist."Thomas was asked by FOX 29’s Jeff Cole, "Do you believe Ms.
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