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340 Philadelphia school staff positions saved from cuts via last-minute city agreement
Philadelphia school district saved 340 school-based positions from cuts via a last-minute agreement with City Council and Mayor Cherelle Parker, using $48 million in one-time funding. However, no new recurring revenue source was secured, and 220 substitute and 130 central office position cuts remain.
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