HOUSTON - Parents at Durham Elementary School in north Houston say abrupt, last-minute curriculum, and staffing changes by Houston ISD have left them frustrated and concerned just as the new school year begins.

Parents are concerned about quick HISD changes

According to multiple parents, the school has spent the past year developing a phased dual-language master schedule aimed at gradually transitioning math instruction into Spanish. The plan, they said, included careful staffing and preparation to ensure a smooth implementation.

However, just days before the first day of classes, Houston ISD officials reportedly made significant changes — reassigning staff and mandating the immediate rollout of Spanish-language math instruction as part of a broader district curriculum shift.

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