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Texas School Closures Get a Bad Grade | Texas News
Texas is cracking down on school closures with a new rule: failing schools can’t erase their bad grades when they shut down—those marks now follow students unless they’re moved to an A or B-rated campus. This forces districts to rethink closures, as closing a struggling school no longer lets them dodge state consequences. While districts argue it stifles local decision-making amid budget cuts and declining enrollment, the TEA insists it’s about ensuring smarter student placement and holding schools accountable. The real test? How this plays out in classrooms and communities across Texas…
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