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Long Beach pulls out of after-school program after decades; over 80 employees at risk of layoffs
The Long Beach Unified School District is seeking a new operator for the WRAP after-school program after the city of Long Beach decided to withdraw to save costs, risking layoffs for over 80 employees. The program, which has been city-run since 2002, provides free services to students across seven schools.
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