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Judge says Chester Upland can consider possible takeover by charter schools

The order opened the door to what could be one of the widest charter expansions in Pennsylvania and drew protests from advocates of traditional public education.

Educators, parents, and Chester community members rally in support of Chester Upland public schools the night before a December court hearing on a petition to convert the district's elementaries to charters. A Delaware County judge has now directed the district to issue requests for proposals for all schools to be managed by charter operators.
Educators, parents, and Chester community members rally in support of Chester Upland public schools the night before a December court hearing on a petition to convert the district's elementaries to charters. A Delaware County judge has now directed the district to issue requests for proposals for all schools to be managed by charter operators.Read moreJOSE F. MORENO / Staff Photographer