Philadelphia principal assaulted in student brawl
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Officials say a Philadelphia principal was hit in the face with a brick after trying to break up a fight between students.
Philly.com reports Fitler Academics Plus School principal Anthious Boone was trying to stop a fight Wednesday between students from his school and others from the nearby Mastery Charter schools.
Boone received eight stitches and is recovering at home.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The president of the union that represents principals blames the assault on a lack of school safety resources, such as a full-time school police officer.
A spokesman for the Philadelphia School District says the system is sending additional safety support to Fitler.
Mastery officials say students involved in the attack could face expulsion.
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Information from: Philly.com, http://www.philly.com/