/tags/school-closures School Closures en-US Copyright Thu, 15 May 2025 14:15:31 GMT /education/2025-05-15/fort-worth-isd-proposes-the-closure-of-these-schools-heres-why-and-where Reynolds, a leader of the nonprofit R4 Foundation, stood at the lectern with a message for Fort Worth ISD trustees: Make the difficult decision. For the sake of the children, she said. Thu, 15 May 2025 14:15:31 GMT /education/2025-05-15/fort-worth-isd-proposes-the-closure-of-these-schools-heres-why-and-where Jacob Sanchez | Fort Worth Report, Matthew Sgroi | Fort Worth Report /education/2025-05-09/fwisd-proposes-closing-hubbard-heights-now-this-family-is-weighing-their-school-choices Fort Worth ISD mother Maryela Contreras and her husband have seriously contemplated where they want their three children to attend school. Fri, 09 May 2025 14:28:58 GMT /education/2025-05-09/fwisd-proposes-closing-hubbard-heights-now-this-family-is-weighing-their-school-choices Jacob Sanchez | Fort Worth Report /education/2025-05-08/5-years-after-preparing-for-growth-keller-isd-weighs-school-closures-as-enrollment-drops The district passed a $315 million bond to renovate or rebuild a slate of aging schools. Demographers projected the district would add nearly 2,000 students by 2028. And plans were already in motion to modernize campuses like Whitley Road and Parkview elementaries. Thu, 08 May 2025 14:47:58 GMT /education/2025-05-08/5-years-after-preparing-for-growth-keller-isd-weighs-school-closures-as-enrollment-drops Matthew Sgroi | Fort Worth Report /education/2025-04-24/fort-worth-isd-families-demand-fairness-as-school-closure-decision-approaches Fourth-grade teacher Danyelle Liggins noticed a pattern as she scrubbed through previous Fort Worth ISD school board meeting footage. Thu, 24 Apr 2025 14:37:04 GMT /education/2025-04-24/fort-worth-isd-families-demand-fairness-as-school-closure-decision-approaches Jacob Sanchez | Fort Worth Report, Matthew Sgroi | Fort Worth Report /education/2025-03-10/vouchers-arent-pushing-fort-worth-isd-to-close-schools-leaders-say-heres-what-is Why is FWISD closing schools? Officials cite two causes: Declining enrollment. Desire to better distribute resources. Mon, 10 Mar 2025 10:51:45 GMT /education/2025-03-10/vouchers-arent-pushing-fort-worth-isd-to-close-schools-leaders-say-heres-what-is Jacob Sanchez | Fort Worth Report /education/2025-02-12/fort-worth-isd-trustees-discuss-possibly-closing-as-many-as-25-schools-to-rightsize-district The school board’s discussion is the beginning of a long road toward shrinking FWISD’s campus numbers in face of declining enrollment. Wed, 12 Feb 2025 13:56:20 GMT /education/2025-02-12/fort-worth-isd-trustees-discuss-possibly-closing-as-many-as-25-schools-to-rightsize-district Jacob Sanchez | Fort Worth Report /education/2025-01-31/carrollton-farmers-branch-isd-close-schools-budget The district could be the latest in North Texas to close schools as it struggles with a $19 million deficit. Some families are already pushing to keep McCoy Elementary open in case it’s at risk. Fri, 31 Jan 2025 16:37:45 GMT /education/2025-01-31/carrollton-farmers-branch-isd-close-schools-budget Bill Zeeble /education/2024-12-27/fort-worth-isd-announced-school-closures-relocations-in-2024-heres-where-those-stand Fort Worth ISD announced the closure of four schools and the complete relocation of students from two schools to new campuses in 2024. Fri, 27 Dec 2024 15:37:52 GMT /education/2024-12-27/fort-worth-isd-announced-school-closures-relocations-in-2024-heres-where-those-stand Matthew Sgroi | Fort Worth Report /education/2024-10-01/coppell-isd-votes-to-close-pinkerton-its-oldest-elementary-school Families left the meeting in tears as district trustees voted to close Pinkerton due to budget issues caused in part by a drop in enrollment since the pandemic. Tue, 01 Oct 2024 19:10:40 GMT /education/2024-10-01/coppell-isd-votes-to-close-pinkerton-its-oldest-elementary-school Penelope Rivera /education/2024-09-30/coppell-isd-considers-closure-oldest-elementary-school-pinkerton The proposal comes after budget concerns fueled by declining enrollment since the pandemic. Mon, 30 Sep 2024 10:00:00 GMT /education/2024-09-30/coppell-isd-considers-closure-oldest-elementary-school-pinkerton Penelope Rivera