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Philly is changing the process for teachers assigned to ‘rubber rooms’ during investigations

The news comes three months after City Councilmember Isaiah Thomas called for hearings on the so-called “rubber rooms," where teachers accused of wrongdoing have languished for months or years.

Philadelphia Superintendent Tony B. Watlington Sr. and City Councilmember Isaiah Thomas announce changes during a news conference at district headquarters Tuesday to address widespread problems in "reassignment rooms," where teachers accused of misconduct are required to spend time.
Philadelphia Superintendent Tony B. Watlington Sr. and City Councilmember Isaiah Thomas announce changes during a news conference at district headquarters Tuesday to address widespread problems in "reassignment rooms," where teachers accused of misconduct are required to spend time.Read moreJessica Griffin / Staff Photographer