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Philly teachers union says it can prevent school closures with $25 million. The district says the cost is 12 times higher

Natalie G. Ramos
Reporter · Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 8:35 PM · 1 min read
Philly teachers union says it can prevent school closures with $25 million. The district says the cost is 12 times higher — Jenkintown Schools news

Philly’s teachers union released a $25 million plan to address structural and safety issues at 17 district schools slated for closure. But district officials estimate the cost to address the schools' issues at nearly $300 million.

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