Mayor Nutter Statement Regarding Archdiocese School Closures

Philadelphia, January 6, 2012 –Mayor Michael A. Nutter issued a statement regarding the closure of Archdiocese of Philadelphia schools: rnrn“I’ve talked to Archbishop Chaput about today’s announcement, and I look forward to working with him to ensure that all young people, whether students in parochial or public schools, receive high-quality educations. Economic recession and demographic change have affected any number of institutions in far reaching ways. It’s certainly true for the City of Philadelphia. It’s true for the Philadelphia School District, and now the Archdiocese faces some very tough decisions. During this period of change, let’s not forget that we are one city, and we’re all in this together. Now is a time for partnership and support for the young persons in our city so that everyone knows that they have high-quality educational options in the City of Philadelphia.”