Pushback is growing after Houston ISD announced plans to close 12 schools, with eight campuses located in Northeast Houston. Families and alumni say the closures could impact students and neighborhood stability, while the district cites building conditions and declining enrollment.
Pushback grows as Houston ISD plans to close 12 schools, most in Northeast HoustonThe transnational criminal organization targets rear upstairs entrancesLocal News– Community members are voicing concern after Houston Independent School District announced plans to close 12 schools by the end of the academic year last week.
Eight of the campuses are located in Northeast Houston, prompting frustration from families and alumni who say the schools are deeply rooted in their communities.Cox said his entire family attended Fleming and now his nephews go there, too. “I had some good memories at Fleming. We had older teachers that really taught us — education, projects, homework, sports,” Cox said. Where have all the students gone? Enrollment declines drive tough decisions in Houston-area school districts “A lot of kids need this guidance. A lot of kids depend on these schools around here — especially when some parents don’t have transportation,” Cox said. Cox said he has noticed the quality of education has gone down since he attended, and he worries the closures will make matters worse.HISD Superintendent Mike Miles acknowledged the closures are difficult but said the decision was driven by multiple factors, primarily facility conditions and declining enrollment. “It’s a combination of facilities and whether or not we can move kids into a better facility,” Miles said.“We have a responsibility to be fiscally responsible and put our kids in the best environment possible,” said Miles.There are several schools that are also just as old or older that are not set to close, including Lanier Middle School which was built in 1926 and Harvard Elementary School which was built in 1898. Joseph Berck, who attended Burrus Elementary School, organized a community meeting opposing the proposed closures.Berck worries closures will have a ripple effect on the community. “Small businesses will close, property values will go down. I’ve seen it time and time again,” Berck said. HISD said it plans to hold meetings with families at affected campuses to discuss student transitions, transportation and staffing.Law enforcement links South American Theft Group to 60+ home burglaries in Houston regionSouthwest Freeway at SH-288 reopens after hours-long hay bales spillIt’s officially Girl Scouts cookie season!Un memorial crece afuera de una tienda en el norte de HoustonAccident forced him off ice, now Houston male skater is chasing Olympic dreamsMeet the 'Grappler': The device Houston police say will make car chases saferAquí está el clima que puedes esperar en Houston para el Día de San ValentínHISD Superintendent Mike Miles responds to backlash over conflicting new plans to close schools
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