The Primary School, founded in 2016 by Dr. Priscilla Chan and her friend Meredith Liu near Facebook's headquarters, aimed to provide tuition-free education and comprehensive services to low-income children in East Palo Alto, California. The school sought to address the trauma and systemic issues faced by children from disadvantaged backgrounds. However, recently announced plans to close in 2026 left families shocked, with no clear explanation given. Some parents speculated funding cuts might be the reason, as their children indicated that financial support was no longer available from the benefactors.
Her son, a kindergartner, later relayed a reason that he had gleaned from his teacher, she said. Mommy, the guy who's been giving money to our school doesn't want to give it to us anymore.
Dr. Priscilla Chan and educator Meredith Liu established The Primary School to provide tuition-free education and support for low-income families in a diverse community.
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