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id: a07922816b
section: schools
first_reported: 2026-11-09 22:31 EST
updated: 2026-11-11 17:57 EST
status: reported
outlets: 6
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# Philadelphia teachers union proposes plan to keep 17 schools open

The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers proposed about $25.35 million in repairs to keep 17 schools open instead of closing them.

Section: [Schools](/philadelphia/section/life.md) · Entities: [Philadelphia Federation of Teachers](/philadelphia/wiki/philadelphia-federation-of-teachers.md), [Cherelle Parker](/philadelphia/wiki/cherelle-parker.md), [School District of Philadelphia](/philadelphia/wiki/school-district-of-philadelphia.md)

## Coverage

- [NBC10 Philadelphia](https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/philadelphia-teachers-union-releases-plan-to-prevent-closure-of-17-schools/4495478/), 2026-11-09 22:31 EST: Philadelphia teachers union releases plan to prevent closure of 17 schools
- [The Philadelphia Inquirer](https://www.inquirer.com/education/philadelphia-federation-teachers-union-school-closings-facilities-plan-20261111.html), 2026-11-11 10:30 EST: Philly teachers union says it has a plan to prevent 17 Philly school closures — for $25 million
- [Chalkbeat Philadelphia](https://www.chalkbeat.org/philadelphia/2026/11/11/teachers-union-proposes-alternative-to-philly-school-closures/), 2026-11-11 10:30 EST: Philadelphia teachers union pitches plan to repair school buildings not close them
- [WHYY](https://whyy.org/articles/philadelphia-teachers-union-plan-save-closing-schools/), 2026-11-11 16:39 EST: Philadelphia teachers union releases plan to save 17 schools
- [6abc Action News](https://6abc.com/post/teachers-union-proposes-new-plan-save-17-philadelphia-schools-set-close/20033977/), 2026-11-11 17:41 EST: Teachers union proposes alternative to closing 17 Philly schools
- [CBS Philadelphia](https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/pft-union-plan-save-philadelphia-schools-closing/), 2026-11-11 17:57 EST: Philadelphia teachers union proposes plan to save 17 schools targeted to close

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