Philadelphia School District will keep controversial special admissions policy in place despite concern from parents

A new School District of Philadelphia policy that would place all qualified magnet high school applicants into a lottery-based system for enrollment will continue despite concerns from parents and community members. Superintendent William Hite says that the policy will enhance equity in admissions at these special admissions high schools.

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