Camden students protest district's decision to close schools

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Friday, April 12, 2019
Camden students protest district's move to close schools
Camden students protest district's move to close schools. Sarah Bloomquist reports during Action News at Noon on April 12, 2019.

CAMDEN (WPVI) -- Dozens of students protested Friday morning outside the Camden School District building.

They were marching against the school district's decision to close several campuses next school year.

Camden closing schools citing continuing budget deficit. George Solis has more on Action News at 6 p.m. on April 11, 2019.

The school district cited a continuing budget shortfall as reason for the closures.

According to union officials, as many as 300 staff members could be let go.