A few weeks before the start of the school year, Deptford Township schools announced a plan to eliminate free busing for students who lived within 2 miles of their school - and then quickly rescinded that plan due to backlash from the community. The school board met this week and got an earful from parents who are still upset. KYW Newsradio’s Nina Baratti tells us what parents and the school superintendent had to say.

Listen to The Week In Philly live on KYW Newsradio every Saturday at 5am and 3pm, and Sunday at 3pm. 

<p>A few weeks before the start of the school year, Deptford Township schools announced a plan to eliminate free busing for students who lived within 2 miles of their school - and then quickly rescinded that plan due to backlash from the community. The <a href="https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio/news/local/parents-scold-deptford-township-school-board-meeting-bus-fee">school board met this week</a> and got an earful from parents who are still upset. KYW Newsradio’s Nina Baratti tells us what parents and the school superintendent had to say.</p>
<p>Listen to <a href="https://www.audacy.com/podcast/the-week-in-philly-from-kyw-newsradio-0da71">The Week In Philly</a> live on <a href="https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio">KYW Newsradio</a> every Saturday at 5am and 3pm, and Sunday at 3pm. </p>

The latest news around the Philadelphia region from KYW Newsradio.
 
 
 

Advertisement