Closing Down Three Schools

Submitted by Judy Hanning on Tue, 2020-12-01 05:00
Aurora is hoping to close three of their schools. This would happen if the school board accepts some new recommendations that have been rolled out. The closures are part of a plan that will take place over the course of the next few years. Over the past few years, enrollment in the Aurora schools has gone down by a lot, so leaders are looking for ways to take care of the issue and create a better future.

Three Schools Closing

Two Aurora schools could close at the end of this school year and a third would stop accepting sixth graders, if the school board approves new recommendations.

Key Takeaways:

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The closing decision will be discussed among leaders.
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Enrollment has declined in Aurora schools over the years.
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There are longer term plans in place to benefit students.
Read the full article here:
https://co.chalkbeat.org/2020/11/20/21587845/aurora-proposes-permanent-school-closures-blueprint-plans-shifting-enrollment