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The School District of Philadelphia postponed the lottery for its special admissions schools before results were supposed to be sent to students Friday. There is currently no new date, as the district continues to work through an appeals process for students who were ruled ineligible for the process.
Superintendent Tony Watlington announced six new sub-offices in the district’s central office and several new hires, including a new chief financial officer.
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.