Philadelphia Teachers Union Proposes Plan to Avert 17 School Closures

The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers (PFT) has introduced a $25 million plan to prevent the closure of 17 public schools, challenging the district's controversial facilities master plan. The union asserts the district has sufficient funds for this investment. The proposal includes deploying trade workers and custodial staff to address environmental health and safety risks, aiming to improve response times for work orders and keep schools operational.