The city of Philadelphia is set to announce the 27 finalists for the school board seats following a public meeting where the candidates will be revealed. The selection process has drawn attention and raised concerns about the lack of direct public involvement in the selection of the Board of Education.
During its public meeting on Tuesday evening, the 13-member Education Nominating Panel recommended 27 candidates for Philadelphia’s new Board of Education. https://t.co/GUFvlUI2G3
“The people of Philadelphia remain disenfranchised when it comes to selecting the Board of Education," says former teacher. “I’m not here to give my thoughts on the process. I’m here to follow the process," says nomination committee chair. ⤵ https://t.co/bRp6Idgthh
Here's the list of 27 finalists for #PHLed school board: https://t.co/KApPDoWHf0
I'm humbled and excited to be among the 27 people to be considered for the #PHLed Board of Education by our @PhillyMayor. If you have input about what kind of leadership you want to see on @PHLschoolboard, you can submit written comment here: https://t.co/0Yxm0bSnJ1
Who will be on Mayor Cherelle L. Parker’s school board? We’ll know much more Monday evening, when the city’s Educational Nominating Panel meets to divulge the 27 finalists for school board seats, culled from 121 applications from city residents. https://t.co/x5FUfrYCzR
Public meeting at 5pm tomorrow at City Hall in which school board nomination finalists will be announced... https://t.co/hG1mmZfZw7