Unelected School Board Ignores Public Outcry In Philly
The Philadelphia school board’s unelected leaders look poised to pass their contentious new schools plan, despite significant pushback from parents, students, teachers, and communities, says education reporter Lisa Haver. Has the school district listened to public feedback at all, Haver asks? Despite public opposition, 17 schools are likely to close (down from the originally proposed […]
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