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The Color of School Closures
Posted on: Tuesday April 23rd, 2013
Mass school closings have become a hallmark of today's dominant education policy agenda. But rather than helping students, these closures disrupt whole communities. And as U.S. Department of Education data suggests, the most recent rounds of mass closings in Chicago, New York City and Philadelphia disproportionately hurt Black and low-income students.
What can you do to end these discriminatory and unacceptable school closures?
Share this infographic with your friends on Facebook and Twitter – start the conversation in your community!
Send us your stories and data about closings in your district.
Learn about alternatives that support students rather than close school doors on them.
