State and local leaders gathered Monday to address a growing asbestos problem that's caused Philadelphia public schools to abruptly close and forced students to learn remotely.
The asbestos problem in Philadelphia public schools made headlines before the coronavirus pandemic; many of the school buildings are decades old and in dire need of structural upgrades.
Leaders lauded newly-elected Gov. Josh Shapiro's plan to spend more money on public schools, but they want to be prepared with details on exactly where that money will be allocated. School District of Philadelphia officials state Simon Gratz High School is set, tentatively, to open Tuesday, March 14, provided an inspection of the facility meets district approval.
Experts say the school funding formula is complex, with many intricacies about where districts spend money on things ranging from academics to technology and safety.
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