Assistant superintendent Lisa Hoffman has taken over Friedman’s duties in the interim.
Quakertown School District details response to walkout as community braces for return
The district is outlining safety concerns and counseling plans. A police investigation continues after off-campus arrests.
Quakertown incident needs investigation, not hastily drawn conclusions
Until a full probe has taken place, we should neither rush to judgment nor invest in speculation.
WATCH: Lockdown at Quakertown schools Friday afternoon after canceled walkout leads to confrontation
Multiple videos circulated Friday afternoon on Facebook showing what appears to be a physical confrontation outside Sunday’s Deli at 44 Front Street.
Quakertown superintendent takes immediate leave Friday, assistant superintendent to lead district
Dr. Matthew Friedman has led the district since 2023.
Quakertown schools cut German language classes amid statewide teacher shortage
Board member Chris Spear described the remaining language offerings — currently Spanish and Mandarin — as “extremely limited.”