John Archibald: Leaving the Birmingham Schools Behind

| March 12, 2015 

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The Birmingham City School District has seen a steady decline of students from a peak of about 75,000 to only about 25,000 now. It’s no secret many families with school-aged children left the school system through the years, often moving to suburban districts that are seen as having better schools. The move holds extra significance when the family involved is that of a Birmingham City Councilman.Photo by Boston Public Library

 

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