Broward middle school community rallies against possible closure ahead of vote
The Broward County School Board is scheduled to vote Dec. 15 on closing 10 more schools, and supporters say the A-rated neighborhood campus should get more help instead.
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The Broward County School Board is scheduled to vote Dec. 15 on closing 10 more schools, and supporters say the A-rated neighborhood campus should get more help instead.
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