Three Houston Schools In Trouble Public Upset Over Possible Closings
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Community Outcry Over Potential Closure of Three Houston Schools
Overview:
Three Houston schools have consistently been rated as unsatisfactory by state guidelines for over three years. The potential closures have caused significant concern among parents, the community, and local officials.
Background:
Despite the desire for children to attend neighborhood schools, the community must weigh the implications of maintaining these underperforming institutions. These schools consistently fail to meet the state's minimum requirements, placing students' futures at risk. Ideally, parents would prefer their children to attend higher-performing schools.
State Guidelines and Actions:
Houston schools are evaluated based on statewide student achievement tests, as well as dropout and graduation rates. A proposed policy by the Texas Education Agency could enable the state education commissioner to close any school rated unsatisfactory for four consecutive years. In anticipation of this, Houston schools Superintendent Dr. Abelardo Saavedra is preparing the public for potential closures if the schools do not improve by the end of the 2006-2007 school year.
Previous Measures:
Back in 2005, Dr. Saavedra warned that Kashmere High School, Sam Houston High School, and McReynolds Middle School needed significant improvement. Although privatization was once considered, the focus has now shifted to potentially closing these schools if they remain unsatisfactory.
In response, the Houston schools replaced administrators and a substantial portion of the teaching staff in these chronically underperforming schools. While some improvement was noted, it was insufficient to avoid another unsatisfactory rating.
Current Efforts:
For the 2006-2007 school year, the schools have launched an intensive campaign to improve ratings. This includes extended school hours to provide additional instruction, hiring top-rated teachers to assist in critical classes, and developing personalized educational achievement plans for each student. Dr. Karen Soehnge, the chief academic officer, will oversee these efforts.
Future Outlook:
The strategies implemented thus far have not succeeded in elevating the schools' ratings. Failure of the current campaign will likely lead to closures. This situation demands immediate improvement from the schools, students, and educators.
Every student deserves a quality education, and schools that continuously underperform fail to deliver this promise. The Houston schools must find ways to better serve these children and ensure their right to education is fulfilled.
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