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As some Philly students walk out over possible budget cuts, the district offers some remedies

School officials said they'll offer spots at 12 schools to 316 students who met academic requirements but did not enroll. The board was also approved a $4.5 billion tentative budget.

Superintendent Tony Watlington (right) and school board president Reginald Streater (left) speak to students demonstrating outside Philadelphia School District headquarters.
Superintendent Tony Watlington (right) and school board president Reginald Streater (left) speak to students demonstrating outside Philadelphia School District headquarters.Read moreTom Gralish / Staff Photographer