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HISD's superintendent explains why he's calling for school closures after saying he wouldn't
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· February 14, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway For more information on the superintendent's reasoning and the potential impact of school closures, readers can refer to the original report from ABC13 Houston, based in The Woodlands, TX.
In a recent development, the superintendent of Houston Independent School District has announced plans to call for school closures. This decision comes as a surprise, given the superintendent's previous statement that he would not be pursuing this course of action. Further details about the superintendent's change of heart are available from ABC13 Houston.
The superintendent has provided an explanation for the decision to close schools, although specifics are not provided here. For more information on the superintendent's reasoning and the potential impact of school closures, readers can refer to the original report from ABC13 Houston, based in The Woodlands , TX.
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Category: schools Published: February 14, 2026 Source: ABC13 Houston Reading time: 1 min
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