PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- The School District of Philadelphia offered remedies to its new student placement system amid backlash from the community.
Parents, students, and teachers rallied outside the school district's headquarters on Thursday.
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They say the district's new policy has led to some schools being under enrolled, and left some students searching for a placement.
Superintendent Tony Watlington announced he is adding 316 open spots to 12 criteria-based schools.
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He also says he is re-allocating $3 million to ensure no school loses more than two positions.