CPS to lead new round of hearings on school closings

CPS to lead new round of hearings on school closings

The claim is that the Department of Education is responsible for “discriminatory closings of public schools,” targeting schools in low-income areas that teach children of color. Sarah Garland, author of Divided We Fail, agreed

School Closings & Delays for Monday, Feb. 11: Alcona Community Schools - CLOSED. Alanson Public Schools Chippewa Hills Public School District - CLOSED. Clare Public Schools - CLOSED. Clare St. Cecilia - CLOSED

Amber Prine, whose son attends Gardendale Elementary on Merritt Island, reacts to the school board's decision last month to delay voting on closing four schools. / CRAIG RUBADOUX/FLORIDA TODAY file

Amber Prine, whose son attends Gardendale Elementary on Merritt Island, reacts to the school board's decision last month to delay voting on closing four schools. / CRAIG RUBADOUX/FLORIDA TODAY file

Give credit to Education Secretary Arne Duncan for showing up at a hearing last week where hundreds of irate students and parents complained that the department's position on closing schools has resulted in harm for