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Hello! Carly here with Chalkbeat Philly.
Last night, the Philadelphia Board of Education approved a $4.6 billion budget that includes millions in cuts and will result in schools losing climate staff, teachers, counselors, and substitutes. Ahead of the vote, City Council members blasted the district and board over the plan to close schools. They called the budget vote a “doubling down” on the closure plan.
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You can reach us anytime at [email protected]. If you want text updates about the Philadelphia Board of Education, you can text SCHOOL to 215-709-9650.
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What We’re Reading
Pittsburgh school board votes to close nine schools, 12 other facilities, The Philadelphia Inquirer (Paywall)
Philly schools are poised to pay out $650k to settle a lawsuit over a special-admissions policy, The Philadelphia Inquirer (Paywall)
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