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flag Philadelphia parents and students protest revised school closures, citing equity and community impact.

flag Hundreds attended a Philadelphia school board town hall opposing the revised $2.8 billion facilities plan, which proposes closing 18 schools starting in 2027 despite reducing the original list from 20. flag Students, parents, and lawmakers criticized the process as rushed and unfair, arguing closures would harm equity, disrupt communities, and disproportionately affect Black and brown students. flag Concerns included safety, mental health, and the loss of school identity, with some schools removed from the list despite strong community opposition. flag District officials cite aging infrastructure, declining enrollment, and $8 billion in deferred maintenance as driving factors, but the board has not voted and continues to review public input ahead of a March 26 meeting.

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