In a series of educational reforms and budgetary adjustments across Texas, several school districts are facing significant changes. HISD's Superintendent Mike Miles announced a budget framework for the next year, indicating funding cuts of up to 12% at some campuses due to declining student enrollment, the drying up of federal funds, and the expansion of the district's reform program. This announcement was made amid protests and a 'State of the District' address, where at least three individuals were escorted out by law enforcement for attempting to disrupt Miles's speech, including one who spoke out against library changes. In Cambridge, nearly 30 parents demanded change from Superintendent Victoria L. Greer and district leadership during a school committee meeting. Richardson Independent School District's Board of Trustees decided on a rezoning plan that includes the consolidation of schools, closing four of them, a decision that was approved. Brownsville ISD is hosting meetings on school consolidation, and BISD's board voted to close Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School for the 2024-2025 school year. These developments have sparked protests and expressions of outrage from parents and educators across the districts.
BISD board approves closing MLK Junior Middle School in 2024-2025. https://t.co/bT1HyZBHZu https://t.co/7ib6fgotWX
Richardson ISD approves school consolidation plan to some parents' dismay https://t.co/QNvGRD0O9Y
Dozens of Houston ISD parents express outrage over principal screening at school board meeting https://t.co/21ubFXLlKF
Richardson ISD approves consolidation plan closing 4 schools https://t.co/76OMeciXa9
There were two different welcoming committees at Houston ISD's “State of the District” event today. Inside was a choir singing while outside protesters were chanting about what they believe the state takeover of HISD has done since last summer. https://t.co/lN7hrRNvt4
BREAKING: BISD board votes to close Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School for 2024-2025 school year. https://t.co/Dlsp1otWKJ
Parents are protesting Thursday ahead of a Richardson Independent School District Board of Trustees meeting, where the future of its rezoning plan will be decided. https://t.co/gHxCXUMrgT
Mike Miles pitches vision for HISD at first State of the District address amid protests https://t.co/sMvY9zXYXn
At least three folks escorted out by law enforcement at Houston ISD Foundation “State of the District” luncheon. They tried to disrupt Supt. Mike Miles’s speech. One spoke out against library changes #khou11 @KHOU https://t.co/oOdN2IDAQ3 https://t.co/nyyzDr1Dmx
Inside ⬅️➡️ Outside. Anti-takeover parents and educators protesting today’s Houston ISD “State of the District” luncheon where TEA-appointed Supt. Mike Miles is delivering an address. The HISD Foundation hosts the annual event. More later on @KHOU #khou11 https://t.co/UJoWnpGsAn
Which Richardson schools may close? Trustees decide tonight https://t.co/X6FGbQKDAI
Brownsville ISD to host meetings on school consolidation | #RGV https://t.co/FYf3U0OcxE
Nearly 30 Cambridge Public Schools parents took to the podium to demand change from Superintendent Victoria L. Greer and district leadership during a Tuesday School Committee meeting. Darcy G Lin and Emily T. Schwartz report. https://t.co/2AIMxDJXfl
HISD's Superintendent Mike Miles laid out the framework for next year's budget, warning that some campuses will see funding cuts of up to 12% as student enrollment continues to drop, federal monies run dry and the district expands its reform program. https://t.co/XhYjyF8TkO