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"provider_name": "Action Network",
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"author_name": "THE ALLIANCE for Educational Justice",
"author_url": "https://actionnetwork.org/groups/the-alliance-for-education-justice",
"title": "DPS Don't Close Our Schools",
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"description": "Denver faces an urgent crisis as the district rushes forward with plans to close neighborhood public schools. These schools are more than buildings--they are pillars of support and safe havens, especially for Black, Latino, and low-income families already experiencing severe educational inequities. The district’s decision, made with alarming speed and minimal transparency, threatens to further isolate these vulnerable communities, tearing apart vital support systems for our children. If these closures proceed, countless students will lose stable learning spaces, families will face new transportation challenges, and entire neighborhoods will feel the devastating impacts. The district claims “declining enrollment” as a reason, but this justification is questionable and deserves public scrutiny. School closures disproportionately harm marginalized communities, worsening inequities and potentially violating students' right to accessible, quality education. By signing our petition, you join Denver families in demanding a fair, transparent process that preserves public education and keeps these vital community resources intact. Now, more than ever, our children, families, and communities need your support.",
"url": "https://actionnetwork.org/letters/dps-dont-close-our-schools"
}