The district’s chief operating officer said the new plan would help provide more communication about school closures that parents have been demanding. Asbestos remediation has closed seven schools since the start of the last school year.| Chalkbeat
Philadelphia’s public schools have been plagued by environmental issues, including lead, mold, and asbestos. The district is now under investigation by the Department of Justice over required asbestos inspections and repairs.| Chalkbeat