Houston School District Eliminates Librarians, Converts Libraries to Discipline Centers
- Houston Independent School District is implementing a reform called the New Education System at 28 schools.
- These 28 schools will have their librarians removed and libraries converted into discipline centers called "team centers."
- Books will remain available for checkout in these libraries under an honor system.
- Critics argue removing librarians disproportionately impacts underserved communities.
- The New Education System has faced widespread criticism since being introduced.