Closing Arguments

In Philly neighborhoods, the message is blunt: Don't close our school. Four thousand people, according to the School District, have attended 14 community meetings.

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Posted: Thu, Feb. 14, 2013, 12:00 AM

Closing Arguments

Parents and the school district fight over the future of Philly public education.

Daniel Denvir

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