Collingswood parents attend a discussion about school funding concerns within the district, which will close Garfield Elementary School after this year to offset a funding deficit. Credit: Matt Skoufalos. Collingswood parents attend a discussion about school funding concerns within the district, which will close Garfield Elementary School after this year to offset a funding deficit. Credit: Matt Skoufalos.Related posts
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