Fort Worth ISD identifies more than 20 campuses that could close
The district has 79 elementary schools but is projected to need as few as 51 to meet enrollment needs.
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The district has 79 elementary schools but is projected to need as few as 51 to meet enrollment needs.
In November, Northwest ISD families voted against a proposed tax increase that would have covered the deficit and preserved teaching positions.
Keller ISD is considering splitting the district in two in order to help achieve "long-term financial stability."
Gov. Greg Abbott and President Trump are increasing efforts to boost border security. The Governor traveled to Washington, D.C. to meet with the President in the Oval Office to discuss new ways they can jointly prevent illegal immigration.
From the Senate, the bill will head to the House.
The board voted to pick Cory Wilson to lead the district through a proposed split.
An Irving Independent School District administrator resigned this week after Texas Governor Greg Abbott called for his firing.
The proposal also includes a solution aimed at protecting against the misuse of taxpayer dollars.
Nearly 3,000 people have signed an online petition calling for a community vote on the split.
State testing results show two-thirds of FWISD students fail to meet grade-level standards.
The father of three kids who attend the district said his top concern is that trustees discussed the possibility of splitting the district behind closed doors.
In a surprise, the superintendent said she would resign if trustees moved forward with the plan Thursday night.
The district said over 100 people signed up to speak during the public comment portion of the meeting.
Thursday's meeting will be about gathering information and input, including input from the community.
The American Library Association has tracked a national surge in book bans over the past several years, with Texas at the forefront.