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Name: What does it take to navigate school closures or consolidations successfully? As districts across th
Uploaded: 2026-05-13T14:34:28.034Z
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Description: What does it take to navigate school closures or consolidations successfully? As districts across the country face declining enrollment and growing budget pressures, considering these challenging opti

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What does it take to navigate school closures or consolidations successfully? As districts across the country face declining enrollment and growing budget pressures, considering these challenging options is becoming increasingly common. Join Bellwether for a conversation with district leaders, practitioners, and researchers who have been directly involved in closure efforts, featuring: ➡️ Jaime Aquino, Superintendent of Schools at San Antonio Independent School District, ➡️ Ariel Bierbaum, Associate Professor of Urban Studies & Planning at University of Maryland, ➡️ Warren Morgan, EdD, CEO of Cleveland Metropolitan School District, ➡️ Lisa Relou, Co-Founder of Planfully Consulting and Former Chief of Staff at Jeffco Public Schools, and ➡️ Bellwether's Carrie Hahnel as moderator. Our discussion will zoom in on public school districts across four states — Colorado, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas — and panelists will share lessons learned from their experience in their own districts, common pitfalls, and practical advice for leaders facing similar challenges. Register now!

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