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Parents Fight Budget Cuts in El Paso Schools
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- May 31, 2026
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- 124
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Summary
El Paso’s struggling schools face a $52 million budget gap threatening 400 layoffs, sparking fierce parent backlash—especially in Barrio Chamizal—where families fear losing educators their kids desperately need. Advocates highlight a cycle of neglect: staff turnover, school closures hitting low-income and Spanish-speaking communities hardest, and rising dropout rates, with some campuses losing hundreds of students in just four years. Parents are pushing for targeted action, proposing to repurpose a shuttered school into an early childhood center and parent hub, funded by a November bond vote. They warn cuts will devastate already under-resourced campuses, turning schools into “skeleton crews” with teachers overburdened and students slipping through the cracks. The district board meets Thursday to discuss cuts—parents demand solutions that prioritize their schools, not sweeping, one-size-fits-all cuts. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/1ac846feccf921aa