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School Closure Hits 400 Families; $50M Support Announced

4/25/2025

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The Primary School, co-founded by Priscilla Chan and Meredith Liu, will shut its doors in June 2026, leaving over 400 students and their families devastated. Parents are voicing their anger over financial struggles and insufficient support for special needs. In response, the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative is stepping in with a $50 million investment to help families navigate this challenging transition.

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Story summary

The Primary School, co-founded by Priscilla Chan and Meredith Liu, will shut its doors in June 2026, leaving over 400 students and their families devastated. Parents are voicing their anger over financial struggles and insufficient support for special needs. In response, the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative is stepping in with a $50 million investment to help families navigate this challenging transition.