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34th Street Magazine — Closing Schools Closes Community
34th Street Magazine. 'Philadelphia School Closures: Paul Robeson, Saltz, McWilliams, Watlington, Educational Outcomes.' April 2026.
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- 34st-philadelphia-school-closures-robeson-2026
- Type
- article
- Trust tier
- B
- Status
- published
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34th Street Magazine reporting on the Philadelphia School District closure plan announced by Superintendent Tony Watlington in January 2026, including Paul Robeson High School’s planned merger with Motivation High School and subsequent demolition. Carries community quotes from longtime Robeson teacher Andrew Saltz and Penn Urban Studies Program co-director Julia McWilliams, and documents Robeson’s recognition history including a 93% graduation rate and “Most Improved High School in Philadelphia” honors.
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- Creator
- 34th Street Magazine
- Published
- 2026
- Accessed
- 2026-05-06
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