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Mold Crisis Halts School Opening | Richmond News
Barack Obama Elementary in Richmond is hit with a major mold crisis, forcing the school to discard years’ worth of classroom supplies—including rugs, instruments, Chromebooks, and books—many paid for by teachers themselves. The mold has pushed back the school’s opening indefinitely, adding to an already delayed start. In response, the PTO has launched a fundraiser to replace all lost resources, ensuring every dollar goes directly toward restoring essential learning materials. This heartbreaking setback underscores how fragile educational environments can be—and how quickly communities must…
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