NEWSFLASH November 2008
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At youth-led summit, students set strategy for re-engagement at their schools
by Wendy Harris
It’s been eight years since the Philadelphia Student Union (PSU) last pulled together hundreds of students for a citywide forum to discuss their concerns about what ails Philadelphia public schools. But there was no shortage of interest when students all across the city, wanting to bring needed change to their schools, were invited to share thoughts and strategies on how to make it happen at a Student Summit held on October 30.
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