Who Really Represents Philadelphia’s Public School Communities?
Photo: Lisa Haver At its May 28 action meeting, Philadelphia’s Board of Education passed by unanimous vote a $4.6 billion budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year beginning next month. The board also approved a 5-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) that includes some of the projects included in the Facilities Master Plan passed in April. For […]
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