Philadelphia Superintendent Identifies Schools He Intends To Close

 

In the article, " Philadelphia Superintendent Identifies Schools He Intends To Close" Kristen A. Graham gathered together some information on why so many  schools in Philadelphia is closing and why. Also what people think about the Philadelphia School District actions.

The main causes for the schools closings is under-enrollment, under performing, and saving money.

The numbers of schools are: 22 Elementary ; 11 high schools ; 4 middle schools.
According to the article the school district is trying to bring student who lack a certain amount of knowledge to receive more by being in a better and more together school.

I think that they should not close down so many schools, because this action would cause multiple problems. It would cause fights between schools and transportation problems for students who live far from the new location they are sending them to.

" Jobs would likely be lost as a result of the closings, though there's likely to be "minimal impact" at the teacher level" Said Hite.

So because of these actions, principles might lose their jobs and have to find another. By the school district of Philadelphia thinking that they are helping their selves, they are really hurting other people too.

They should close down schools that buildings are falling apart and that is unsafe to be inside of. Will they really go through with this decision, or will they make some better decisions?