Education Meeting, September 21, 202
by Lisa Haver
Members of the board paid tribute to two educators who passed away this week: Temple President JoAnn Epps and former district superintendent Constance Clayton. Board President Reginald Streater proposed that the board vote to name district headquarters “The Constance E. Clayton Education Center”. This type of action deserves more time and consideration. There have been many notable Superintendents and Board Presidents, including Dr. Ruth Wright Hayre, the first African-American president of the board. As APPS member Barbara Dowdall pointed out in her testimony, Dr. Clayton was a strong supporter of school libraries and worked during her term to put a Certified Teacher Librarian in every school. Now, fewer than five schools have full-time librarians. The board can honor Dr. Clayton by restoring school librarians with full-time teacher librarians to every school.
Alliance for Philadelphia Public Schools 