# Pittsburgh Schools Under Fire Over Closures | Pittsburgh News

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Podcast: [Pittsburgh News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/pittsburgh-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7567439)
Published: 2026-07-15T00:38:26+00:00
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Pittsburgh Public Schools is under fire after parents and civil rights advocates file a civil rights complaint over its “Future Ready Plan,” which threatens to shutter or reconfigure schools—disproportionately affecting Black students, who make up 62% of those impacted despite comprising only 49% of the district’s student body. Critics argue the district’s reliance on “utilization” metrics ignores educational quality and community input, calling for an investigation and potential court injunction to halt the plan while alternatives—proven elsewhere—are ignored. The district remains silent, citing pending litigation, but advocates demand accountability to families seeking the best education for their children. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/b1f5c5f249edcf42

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