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Sunday, April 26, 2026 · Reading

Philly School District Slashes Closures, Boosts Upgrades in $3B Plan

The School District of Philadelphia has unveiled final tweaks to its ambitious facilities master plan, cutting proposed school closures from 20 to 17 while expanding modernizations to 169 buildings at a cost of $3 billion. Facing a pivotal board vote Thursday, the changes aim to address aging infrastructure and community concerns in the city's aging schools. Superintendent Tony B. Watlington Sr. presented the updates Monday, signaling a major reinvestment in public education.[1][2][7]

Sunday, April 26, 2026
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