Schools

Push Back Against Plan That Could Reshape Philly School District

The plan seeks assess the state of city schools, see which are underutilized and have declining enrollment.

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PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Parents fought to save schools at a big meeting in Philadelphia Wednesday night. The public weighed in on a comprehensive plan that could reshape the School District of Philadelphia.

Community forums are being held this week as the school district assesses the state of its schools. That has led to plenty of uncertainty, even anger, as emotions were on display at Wednesday’s forum.

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