Philadelphia Scholarship Initiative Expands Education Options Amid School Closures
In response to the Philadelphia Board of Education's decision to close 17 public schools due to declining enrollment, a new scholarship initiative has been launched to support affected families. The Opportunity Knocks Scholarship, funded by the Yass Prize, will provide $8,000 annually to 500 students displaced by the closures, allowing them to attend one of 16 private schools in Philadelphia. Liguori Academy, a private high school in Kensington, is among the participating schools. The academy plans to expand its enrollment to accommodate some of the estimated 4,000 students affected by the closures. The scholarship aims to offer students continuity in their education and is part of a broader effort to demonstrate how private schools can complement the public education system. 
