Houston ISD’s state-appointed board voted unanimously to close 12 schools, prompting backlash from parents and officials who criticized the lack of community input. District leaders cited declining enrollment and aging facilities as the reason for the closures.
Social service officials say some undocumented families have left the area amid the Trump administration’s deportation push. They also report that some students fear going to school because of concerns their family could be deported.
The Chapel Hill-Carrboro school board is considering closing up to two elementary schools as enrollment declines and budget pressures grow. Officials say shuttering aging buildings would help the district better match its facilities to current student numbers.
Immigration enforcement is taking a toll on attendance and student well-being, according to hundreds of principals. Here's what new research says about the issue.
