Philly teachers union says it can prevent school closures with $25 million. The district says the cost is 12 times higher

On November 11, 2026, the Philadelphia teachers union proposed spending $25.35 million to repair 17 schools slated for closure, while the school district estimated the needed repairs would cost $298 million. The union urged the Board of Education to adopt its plan instead of closing the schools under the district’s facilities plan.