The closure of two schools founded by Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan has left inner city families questioning how their children will achieve an education. The Primary School, a tuition-free educational institution, will be closing its doors in the summer of 2026, leaving parents stunned with no clear reason provided for the closure.
Key Points
The Primary School in East Palo Alto, California, founded by Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan, announced its closure in the summer of 2026
Parents were left stunned by the sudden announcement with no clear explanation provided
The closure has raised questions about the shift in Silicon Valley tech leaders' attitudes towards DEI initiatives
Pros
Provided access to education, health care, and social workers for children from low-income families
Benefited from grants provided by the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative
Cons
Sudden closure without clear reason
Struggle to attract funding from donors other than the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative