Philadelphia City Councilmembers Press Superintendent on Plan to Close 20 District Schools

Philadelphia city councilmembers press superintendent on plan to close 20 district schools

Philadelphia city councilmembers pressed Superintendent Tony Watlington for details on his plan to close 20 schools.

Philadelphia school officials defend proposed school closures at a crowded City Council meeting

City Council members raised concerns that the proposed closures will disproportionately affect Black students.

Parents, teachers question Philadelphia plan to close 20 schools

The School District of Philadelphia is considering a $2.8 billion facilities plan that could close 20 schools, prompting community concerns discussed at a recent town hall.

Philly City Council to hold hearing on school district plan to close 20 schools

On Tuesday, City Council will hold a hearing to discuss a School District of Philadelphia master plan that calls for the closures of 20 schools.

Philadelphia City Council set to learn more about controversial school closing plan

Philadelphia City Council is set to learn more about the school district's controversial plan to close nearly two dozen schools.

These Philly schools are slated for big upgrades as the district works to modernize buildings

The school district released details about modernization projects for schools in each City Council district as Council members express opposition to a proposal to close 20 schools.