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Why Is A City That Can Barely Keep Its Schools Open Giving Millions To A Mega Corporation?

I don’t know about you, but when I was growing up, there was a strict rule about homework coming before television. Maybe Philly, which has been having a hard time keeping its public schools open, should take note.

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Carolyn Silveira

Good thing this is only happening in Philadelphia, right?! (Bwa-ha-ha-ha…)

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