Op-Ed: San Jose Parents Question Truth Behind Pending School Closures

Op-ed: San Jose parents question truth behind pending school closures

The San Jose Unified School District (SJUSD) is taking steps to close up to nine elementary schools as early as August. Thousands of parents have asked to stop the school closures, but Superintendent Nancy Albarrán has not shown willingness to take this input. This demonstrates the need for new district leadership. Unlike many districts facing funding cuts due to lower enrollment that subsequently leads to schools closures, SJUSD is funded by lo…

San Jose's Largest School District Looks To Close Schools

SJUSD plans restructuring of schools The San Jose Teachers Association is urging San Jose Unified School District to consider restructuring the system due to enrollment and equity issues. There are 41 schools in the district, of which 26 are elementary schools. The district formed a Schools of Tomorrow advisory committee, which completed its work last semester. A separate implementation committee will make its recommendation on closures by March…