In this article "Philadelphia superintendent identifies schools he intends to close" by Kristen A. Graham she brings to light that the superintendent intends to close schools. He intends to close 22 elementary, 4 middle, and 11 high schools. More than 2,000 staff members would lose their job, but mostly principals will be affected not teachers.

The article includes quotes from the superintendent of the Phila. school district and Philadelphia mayor Michael Nutter. Something that shocked me is that Shaw middle school could fit about 1,000 students but only enrolled 193 students. This shows that some buildings are underused and should enroll more students or shut down.

I think that so many schools should not get shut down or closed. Some should but not all, many students will be affected and will change them drastically. The students would be put in a very difficult position, changing schools, losing friends that went to your old school, and meeting new people. They say they are closing schools so they can pay bills, but now schools will be stuffed and fights may occur more often.

This article made me wonder about plenty of things. One of the things is why is the school district owes so much money to people. I could find the answer by googling the question from multiple sources. Also who thought of closing schools first. Was it around in the air for a long time and people knew it was coming or was it sudden and shocked many people.