Jalen Hurts is making his mark on more than just the football field. The Eagles’ star quarterback recently announced the Jalen Hurts Foundation will be making a $600,000 gift to the School District of Philadelphia, specifically to install a new HVAC cooling system at Northeast High School. KYW Newsradio Education Reporter Mike DeNardo talks with superintendent Dr. Tony Watlington Sr. about the impact of Hurts’ contribution, and why the district needs to rely on outside help to address this type of investment.
00:00 Jalen Hurts’ big gift, and why the district can’t afford to upgrade HVAC systems itself
04:01 Updating the status of asbestos remediation at Kensington High School
06:15 Expanding the district’s Safe Path initiative
Have a question for Dr. Watlington? Email us at afterschool@kywnewsradio.com and listen for a response on future episodes of "After School!”
Sep 25, 2026
