Dossier
Kendra Brooks
Coverage of Kendra Brooks in the Nexus archive.
- Philadelphia school board adopts $4.6B budget with millions in cuts
The Philadelphia Board of Education approved a $4.6 billion budget with millions in cuts, leading to reductions in climate staff, teachers, counselors, and substitutes. Superintendent Tony Watlington cited a $300 million deficit and rising costs as reasons for the cuts, while city officials criticized the budget and school closures. The board also passed a $266 million capital budget for school renovations.