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Tucson Schools Face Closure or Merge | Tucson News
Tucson’s largest school district is poised to close or merge six to eight schools, driven not by budget cuts alone but by a sharp drop in enrollment tied to fewer births, shifting families, and rising charter school competition. A 22-member community committee will review financials, neighborhood attendance rates, demographics, and building usage to guide decisions — a stark contrast to past top-down approaches. Data will be shared publicly by Monday, paving the way for community input starting in September. Superintendent Trujillo vows transparency, aiming to build trust and make data-driven…
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