Philadelphia students go back to school and want ‘no drama’ this year

Philadelphia fourth grader McKenzie Deveo and her mom have dubbed this new school year the year of “no drama.”

“I’m looking forward to not getting in trouble and getting good grades,” Deveo said as she mingled excitedly with friends outside of Franklin S. Edmonds Elementary School in East Mount Airy on Monday.

Mayor Cherelle Parker and Superintendent Tony Watlington echoed the Deveos’ sentiments, telling students on their first day back in classrooms that this year is about getting a fresh start…

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