> At a Glance
> – Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker, Superintendent Tony Watlington, and other officials will gather at 9:45 a.m. Wednesday at Thomas Edison High School
> – The “2026 State of Public Education” address will cover past-year progress and future district plans
> – Livestream will be available at the top of the News Of Philadelphia article
> – Why it matters: The city’s top leaders will outline how municipal support will drive school improvements in 2025
Philadelphia’s public-education future takes center stage Wednesday morning when the mayor, school superintendent, and key officials release their 2026 roadmap-and every parent, teacher, and taxpayer can watch live.
What to Expect at the Event
Organizers have kept the agenda under wraps, but they promise the remarks will spotlight student and district progress over the past year while mapping out where schools are headed next.
Mayor Parker is expected to speak about the city’s ongoing role in that journey, detailing how municipal resources and policy will back the district in the new year.
How to Watch
- Time: 9:45 a.m. sharp
- Place: Thomas Edison High School, North Philly
- Stream: Embedded player at the top of this News Of Philadelphia page
Key Takeaways
- The 2026 State of Public Education marks the district’s first major status update since Parker took office
- Watlington will present academic and operational gains alongside next-step strategies
- City Hall’s commitment level-budgetary and otherwise-should become clearer after Parker’s remarks
Check back; this developing story will be updated as details emerge from the morning announcements.
