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Fractured Communities:
When Schools Close, Neighborhoods Suffer

Fractured Communities:
When Schools Close, Neighborhoods Suffer

More Than Just Schools — They're Community Anchors

Public schools aren't just buildings. They're:

  • Where neighbors meet
  • Community resource centers
  • Economic drivers
  • Sources of stability
When charters drain their funding, public schools close. Families scatter. Communities fracture.

The Segregation We Don't Talk About

Charter Growth Equals More Segregation

Charter Growth Equals More Segregation

Only 3% of failing charters close for academic reasons

NYC audits found $624,342 in improper payments at Success Academy

Charter boards often funnel public money to their own businesses

Bottom line: Billions in tax dollars flow into a black box with no public oversight.

DEMAND TRANSPARENCY