The Brief
- Philadelphia City Council members criticized the plan to close 17 schools and merge six others.
- Council is calling for hearings on changing the school board’s governance model.
- No date has been set for the hearings.
PHILADELPHIA – Philadelphia City Council members voiced strong opposition to the school board’s recent decision to close 17 schools, merge six others and renovate 169 campuses, according to council discussions Thursday. Several council members are pushing for public hearings to consider changing how the school board is selected.
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