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Philly’s Schools Are Under Strain. But Communities Refuse to Give Up. 

Aug. 13, 2025 8:00 am

Philly’s Schools Are Under Strain. But Communities Refuse to Give Up. 

This summer, as budget debates rage in Harrisburg and Philadelphia’s school district reevaluates its physical footprint, the people at the heart of the city’s public education system — families, educators, advocates, and students — are facing yet another turning point. With school closures on the horizon, a strike authorized by the teachers union, and a […]