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Reaction to Brown's departure from S. Philly | Philadelphia Public School Notebook

Reaction to Brown's departure from S. Philly | Philadelphia Public School Notebook

Reaction to Brown's departure from S. Philly

Superintedent Arlene Ackerman said that there is a racial divide among the staff at South Philadelphia High School. She commented after leaving a meeting with teachers to discuss the resignation and immediate departure of South Philly principal LaGreta Brown.
South Philly High students did not know about Brown's resignation until told by a reporter.
"I'm surprised with the news, but it's a good thing she finally left," said Duc Le, a 17-year-old junior at South