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Houston ISD board votes to close 12 schools, angering audience at meeting

  • 1.  Houston ISD board votes to close 12 schools, angering audience at meeting

    Posted 03-09-2026 12:10 PM

    Houston ISD's state-appointed board of managers voted Thursday night to close 12 schools in the urban district at the end of the school year, making a unanimous decision during an emotional meeting where parents and community members begged the board to delay the vote. Nearly 80 elected officials, parents, students and community members spoke at the board meeting. All of them complained about the school closures.

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    Michael Spurlin
    ATPE
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