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Faced With Massive Budget Cuts, Philadelphia Plans To Shutter 23 Schools

by Benjamin Herold, NPR
March 8, 2013

School officials in Philadelphia announced Thursday night the names of 23 schools that will be closed to help narrow a budget gap of more than $1 billion. Philadelphia is one of several big city school districts that are shutting down schools amid declining enrollments, the rise of charter schools and low student achievement.

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  • All Things Considered, March 8, 2013
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