1. Schoolhouse Beat

Struggling charter school in Philadelphia shuts down

Oct. 11, 2013
Officials say Solomon Charter School was plagued by safety concerns financial instability

A charter school in Philadelphia has abruptly shut down, effective immediately, because of “safety concerns and financial instability.” CBS Philly reports that Solomon Charter School posted a letter acting CEO David Weathington. on its website announcing the closure.

Read the letter.

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