Philly Board Closes 17 Schools Despite Public Opposition
After months of public pushback from students, parents, and even some city councilmembers, the Philadelphia school board voted to pass its new plan at a tense meeting on April 30, 2026. The plan will close 17 schools and impact many others, with mergers, grade-band changes, and catchment-area changes. Our education reporter Lisa Haver was at […]
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