Houston's school superintendent is a no-show for a city council meeting about potential school closures. This raises questions about transparency and how decisions impacting students and communities are being made.
At a glance
Stable — consistent level of discussion. 3 mentions in the last 30 days, 8 the 60 before, 1 the 90 before that.
Potential grant funding to support juvenile justice programs.
At-risk youth and the community benefit from programs designed to keep youth in school and out of the justice system.
Parents, students, and entire neighborhoods are harmed by the lack of clear communication and the uncertainty surrounding school closures.
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The district also is facing a federal civil rights investigation over its planned changes to special education services.