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School board will investigate claims of bias against Black-run charter schools in Philadelphia By Larry Jones is the CEO of Richard Allen Preparatory Charter School in Southwest Philadelphia. (Provided) This article originally appeared on Chalkbeat Philadelphia. — Less than a month after the Philadelphia Board of Education decided not to renew two Black-led charter schools, its members said Tuesday they will look into claims of systemic bias made by a coalition of Black charter school leaders. Some members of the board, along with city council members, pledged Tuesday during a series of vir...

4 hours ago Milon Attaway, a parent of a second grader at Bluford said, “We are begging that you vote against the non-renewal recommendation and let Bluford keep progressing. I’ve personally witnessed the intellectual advancement of Bluford scholars. I spend nights texting my teachers and no matter what time they always respond. My son’s scores are significantly higher and he’s on the honor roll. He wants me to let you know to keep his school the same.” Francisco Echevarria is the father of a second and fifth grader at the school. He said it’s the culture that has kept his childre...