School District of Philadelphia's first Black, female superintendent dies at 89

Tuesday, September 19, 2023
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- The School District of Philadelphia is remembering a history-making superintendent who died on Monday.

Doctor Constance Clayton was the first Black and first female leader of the city's school district.
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She served as superintendent from 1982 until her retirement in 1993.

Superintendent Dr. Tony Watlington said over the past year he got to know her quite well both as a mentor and as a friend.
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Dr. Clayton was 89 years old.
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