A Philadelphia middle school that abruptly closed this week due to the discovery of asbestos will reopen on Monday, according to officials.
will reopen on Monday, according to officials.
A spokesperson for Mastery Charter said "minor" asbestos found at Gratz Middle School, located in the city's Nicetown section, has been "resolved." In a letter to families, Mastery Schools CEO Scott Gordon said inspectors from the School District of Philadelphia found damaged asbestos on the campus of Simon Gratz High School, which also houses Simon Gratz Preparatory Middle School.
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