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As Philadelphia weighs school closings, advocates ask: Does shuttering a school impact neighborhood violence?

At the center of much of Philadelphia’s gun violence is disinvestment in neighborhoods. That includes the closing of schools.
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Maintaining a Tight-Knit Classroom Throughout the School Year

Fostering a positive community focused on learning can be tough in middle school when students’ initial excitement wanes, and these tips can help.