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invisible ones  There is currently a battle for the sanctity of
public education that seeks more transparency from the
centralized school district, a more equitable funding formula,
and the end of corporate influence. In Philadelphia, this battle
is front and center. It continues to be a battle where the
voices continue to rise and fight for their right to be heard
regardless of a governing entity that can make decisions without
any input from the masses, the School Reform Commission. The
voice that continues to be missing from this battle are those
that are most affected and usually end up in the poor
traditional and/or charter schools, foster care and adjudicated
youth. Because let’s face it, many parents who want the best for
their children do not want their children to intermingle with
those who have histories of trauma or violence. The last time I
checked the ELECT office which is funded by Community in Schools
and works with pregnant teens does n