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East Palo Alto School Closure Hits Low-Income Families

4/23/2025

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The Primary School in East Palo Alto will close after the 2025-2026 school year, impacting low-income families.
Established by Dr. Priscilla Chan and Meredith Liu, it has served over 400 primarily Latino students.
The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative plans to invest $50 million to assist transitioning students and families.
Parents are devastated by the closure, citing a lack of clear communication regarding the decision.

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Story summary

The Primary School in East Palo Alto will close after the 2025-2026 school year, impacting low-income families.
Established by Dr. Priscilla Chan and Meredith Liu, it has served over 400 primarily Latino students.
The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative plans to invest $50 million to assist transitioning students and families.
Parents are devastated by the closure, citing a lack of clear communication regarding the decision.