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Sixth Grade Move Sparks Parent Pushback
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Arlington ISD trustees voted 5-2 to move sixth grade into junior highs starting 2027-2028, citing efficiency and declining enrollment—not just cost-cutting. The district touts benefits like expanded programs and stronger academic outcomes, pointing to Gunn Junior High’s success. But parents fiercely oppose, accusing the district of prioritizing budgets over student well-being and questioning the rushed research process that lacked sufficient educator input. Trustees stress this is part of a broader plan to tackle a $60 million shortfall, with potential school closures looming.
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