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City Inside/Out: Seattle Public Schools grapples with $94M deficit
City Inside/Out: Will Seattle see school closures?
6/28/202429:28

The Seattle school district is facing a $94 million budget hole in 2025 and may close 20 elementary schools. Local families are anxious and impatient after delays in the release of a school closure list. Seattle Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Brent Jones speaks candidly about the crisis and how he plans to achieve financial stability, academic excellence and student safety.

Guests:
Dr. Brent Jones, Superintendent, Seattle Public Schools
Samantha Fogg, President, Seattle Council PTSA

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