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Parents, students urge Pasadena Unified board not to close neighborhood schools
Summary
Dozens of parents, students and teachers told the Pasadena Unified School District board that proposed consolidations — including possible closures affecting Marshall, Blair and Don Benito — would destabilize students, remove unique programs and harm communities still recovering from fire and pandemic trauma.
Dozens of parents, students and teachers told the Pasadena Unified School District board on Monday that proposed school consolidations would harm students and communities.
At a packed public‑comment session, speakers said Marshall, Blair and Don Benito serve as community anchors and provide stability, wrap‑around supports and unique academic programs such as IB and dual‑enrollment that families chose their children’s schools for. A student who identified himself as Pedro Luna said, “Nuestra escuela es…
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