In Philadelphia, one of the nation’s largest school districts opens today in the middle of a funding crisis.
Two dozen schools were closed over the summer, and teachers are starting the first day of school without a contract. Some support staff who were laid off in the spring have been rehired because of a last-ditch attempt to find funds.
Children are nervous about going to new schools in different gang territories.
Guest
- Dave Davies, senior reporter for WHYY in Philadelphia. He’s also guest host for NPR’s Fresh Air with Terry Gross. He tweets @DaveDaviesWHYY.
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