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Parents fear school mergers, closures in Houston ISD. The district says the rumors are unfounded.

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Posted on September 28, 2023 · Rumors emerged Tuesday that HISD has plans to merge Project Chrysalis with Navarro Middle School and move De Zavala Elementary School students into Cage Elementary next week, which the district denies.

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Teacher turnover is a controversial part of Houston ISD reforms. It’s a feature, not a side effect

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