NYC Panel for Education Policy Debates School Closures Amid Enrollment and Funding Challenges.

Overview: In a recent meeting of the NYC Panel for Education Policy (PEP), the proposed closure of PS 25, also known as the UB Blake School, in District 16 Brooklyn, dominated the discussion. The school, which currently faces declining enrollment with only 53 students, is at the center of a broader conversation about funding, community impact, and educational policy across the city. The panel heard from both supporters and opponents of the closure, highlighting differing views on the future of the school and the broader district.

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