The Pittsburgh Public Schools board voted 6-2 with one abstention Wednesday to approve a realignment plan that calls to shutter nine school buildings, and shift many others, despite public pushback.
“It’s always been about, ‘How do we position our district to not only perform for the young people that we have today, but also be ready to perform for the young people that would be in our trust for years to come?’” board President Gene Walker said. “While these changes are difficult, for me, the decision has not been.”
