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Who Really Represents Philadelphia’s Public School Communities?

By Lisa Haver ● Education ● June 2, 2026

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Larry McGlynn, Denise Clay-Murray, and Lisa Haver

Philly Board Closes 17 Schools Despite Public Opposition

By Lawrence McGlynn, Denise Clay & Lisa Haver ● Watch Our Weekly Show ● May 8, 2026

Board, in Private Meeting, Passes Facilities Master Plan

By Lisa Haver ● Education ● May 6, 2026

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Unelected School Board Ignores Public Outcry In Philly

By Lawrence McGlynn, Denise Clay & Lisa Haver ● Watch Our Weekly Show ● May 4, 2026

Board Disregards the Will of the People

By Lisa Haver ● Commentary ● April 29, 2026

Lisa Haver holds a copy of the new schools plan.

Kids ‘Collateral Damage’ In Philly’s New School Plan

By Lawrence McGlynn, Denise Clay & Lisa Haver ● Watch Our Weekly Show ● April 3, 2026

In Philadelphia, the Will of the People Should Matter

By Lisa Haver ● Commentary ● April 1, 2026

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Should Local Officials Have To Resign to Run For State Seats?

By Lawrence McGlynn & Denise Clay ● Watch Our Weekly Show ● March 12, 2026

Whose Needs Is the Philly School Board Really Serving?

By Lawrence McGlynn & Denise Clay ● Watch Our Weekly Show ● February 27, 2026

Board of Education Must Reject Facilities Plan

By Lisa Haver ● Commentary ● February 24, 2026

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