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Philadelphia Schools to Open On Schedule Despite Financial Woes

September 17, 2013

Kids all around the country are getting ready to head back to school. But until recently, it was unclear whether the Philadelphia school system would be able to open its doors. William Hite, the superintendent of Philadelphia city schools, said he would need $50 million to meet the minimum staff requirements needed to operate schools […]

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