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Council Challenges School Closures | Philadelphia News
Philadelphia City Council is rallying against the School Board’s plan to shutter 17 schools, demanding a pause before the new school year—and questioning the logic behind turning schools like Overbrook Elementary into office space. Council members, backed by students and community leaders, argue that $9 million earmarked for renovations could instead fund classrooms and families. Despite their push and public outcry, the School Board stands firm, vowing transparency while keeping closures on track—exposing a deep rift between officials and the communities they’re meant to serve. Listen in…
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