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Chan-Zuckerberg’s School Closes Amid Criticism | Salt Lake City News
The Chan-Zuckerberg Initiative is shutting down The Primary School — the private school they funded with $125 million — after student outcomes fell short, even according to Priscilla Chan. Parents were blindsided by the abrupt closure. While the initiative claims its focus has shifted to educational savings accounts, the school’s “whole child” model — including dental care and wellness coaching — may have diluted academic rigor. Critics argue the founders ignored proven models for underserved kids, opting for an untested approach. This follows their failed $100 million Newark public school…
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