"Most PPS Board Candidates Predict Inevitable School Closures Ahead"

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Gene Walker, a board member of PPS, observed children dancing during the Black Women for a Better Education’s PPS candidate launch event on March 10, 2025, at Freedom Unlimited in Hill District. Four Pittsburgh Public Schools board seats are contested, coinciding with potential district consolidations. Candidates emphasize transparency and equitable resource allocation. With three incumbents not seeking reelection, the Democratic primary on May 20 is pivotal. Community concerns persist regarding the plan for ten school closures, which candidates acknowledge but seek improved engagement and holistic evaluations of student success.

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