When closures take effect and how success will be judged

Last week, the San José Unified Board of Education voted 3-2 to close 5 elementary schools and relocate another. District leaders, citing declining enrollment, say that these closures will make it easier to provide adequate services and programs to students. But many parents are furious and are vowing to fight back.

Links:

• San José School District Moves to Close 5 Elementary Schools | KQED

• Alleging Discrimination, San José Parents Try to Fight School Closures | KQED

• Email us: thebay@kqed.org
  

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