Proposing a Majority-Elected School Board in Philadelphia

with David Oh (D), Philadelphia City Councilmember At-Large

David Oh, Philadelphia City Councilmember At-Large discusses his proposal to change the nine member Philadelphia Board of Education from an all-appointed body into a majority-elected body. Recorded September 10, 2021.

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