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When the Archdiocese of New York announced on Tuesday that it would close 24 schools throughout its jurisdiction, it followed news earlier this month that New York City would be shuttering 17 schools. But while the city is closing schools that under-perform academically, the Catholic church is closing schools it can’t afford, The New York Times reports. “Because finances were the most significant factor in the decisions, schools filled with children from poor and immigrant families will be hit hard.” If you think that’s depressing, don’t click through to the article and read the detail about the students crying during their Regents exams.
