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Episode Synopsis
Seattle Public Schools leadership is taking a minute to think. Earlier this month, the district released plans to potentially close almost two dozen elementary schools to shore up a budget gap. Unsurprisingly: many parents were not thrilled with the idea. Hundreds packed a school board meeting demanding the district reconsider. Now, Superintendent Brent Jones says he is pausing further meetings about the closures. Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotesSoundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network. Guest: Sami West, KUOW education reporter Relevant Links: Seattle Public Schools cancels closure meetings, is revisiting plan - KUOW 'Don't do this to our kids': Hundreds of Seattle parents rally against school closures - KUOW See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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