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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.
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