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Coverage dated November 11, 2026 to November 12, 2026

Philadelphia Federation of Teachers proposes alternative plan to save 17public schools facing closure

Headline from FOX 29 Philadelphia

The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers (PFT) has introduced an alternative plan aimed at preventing the closure of 17 public schools, according to union officials. The PFT made the announcement at its headquarters, challenging the School District’s upcoming Facilities Master Plan.

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  1. NBC10 Philadelphia

    Philadelphia teachers union to release plan to prevent closure of 17 schools (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)

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    NBC10 Philadelphia's feed description

    The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers will release a plan Wednesday to prevent the closure of 17 schools and improve building conditions. The union, which represents nearly 15,000 educators who work in the School District of Philadelphia, will share details about the plan during a news conference …

  2. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Philly teachers union says it has a plan to prevent 17 Philly school closures - for $25 million (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    10 schools are slated to close at the end of the 2026-27 school year; the PFT's counterproposal would keep all of them open.

  3. Chalk Beat

    Philadelphia teachers union pitches plan to repair school buildings not close them (opens Chalk Beat)

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    Chalk Beat's feed description

    Philadelphia City Councilmembers, union leaders, and students call on Mayor Cherelle Parker to prevent school closures at a rally in front of the school district's headquarters on Oct. 29.

  4. 6ABC Philadelphia

    Teachers union proposes alternative to closing 17 Philadelphia schools (opens 6ABC Philadelphia)

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    6ABC Philadelphia's feed description

    The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers is urging the School District of Philadelphia and the school board to reconsider plans to close 17 schools.

  5. FOX 29 Philadelphia

    Philadelphia Federation of Teachers proposes alternative plan to save 17public schools facing closure (opens FOX 29 Philadelphia)

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    FOX 29 Philadelphia's feed description

    The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers (PFT) has introduced an alternative plan aimed at preventing the closure of 17 public schools, according to union officials. The PFT made the announcement at its headquarters, challenging the School District’s upcoming Facilities Master Plan.

  6. PhillyVoice

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

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    PhillyVoice's feed description

    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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