Parents rally to call on PPS to put a stop to proposed school closures

Parents are calling on Pittsburgh Public Schools to stop school closures.

A rally was held on Monday night, and parents said they want the district to stop what they call a “flawed process to close neighborhood schools.”

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Parents are also opposed to a vote that’s supposed to be held in a month, scheduling a required public hearing to close the buildings.

The district is considering a plan that includes closing 16 schools and reorganizing 14 others.

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“We need them to commit to not voting on any school closure process until after they have had the actual opportunity to build something with the community. Once again, let us show you how it’s done,” one parent said.

Parents at Monday’s rally are demanding the board vote “no” on the resolution until officials provide data, evidence and costs while seeking “true” community input.

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