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Parents, students and teachers urge board to keep Massey Hill and Anne Chestnut open amid consolidation study
Summary
Dozens of parents, students and teachers told the Cumberland County Board of Education they rely on Massey Hill Classical High School and Anne Chestnut Middle School for academic programs, small class sizes and specialized services, and urged the board to reject recommendations in the district consolidation study.
Dozens of parents, students and teachers told the Cumberland County Board of Education on Monday evening they oppose proposed school closures and reassignments in a consolidation study, singling out Massey Hill Classical High School and Anne Chestnut Middle School.
"It's devastating to think that despite how positively and powerfully impactful Massey has been for our son and for countless other students, it is under consideration to be closed down," said Lyrica Harris, a parent who identified herself during the public forum. Speakers described Massey Hill as a…
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